Position Type:
TEACH - RELATED SERVICE PROVIDER OT PT SLP/ SOCIAL WORKER (T12200)

Date Posted:
3/10/2020

Location:
DISTRICT WIDE (000000)

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Grant Funded
CLASS TITLE : Social Worker, Community School Liaison (10-month)

REPORTS TO : Principal

DEFINITION : Position responsible for a broad range of interrelated responsibilities, which include engaging and supporting families, securing and maintaining community partnerships, integrating eligible services into the school community and ensuring that students are participating. The Community School Liaison will work with staff, students, families and community organizations to foster a school environment that is consistently welcoming to families, respects and honors student and family diversity within the school community and draws upon family and community resources to enhance teaching and learning. This position will facilitate and participate in the Community School Advisory Board meetings.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Provides leadership for the development of the community schools program plan, conducts need assessments and data gathering for planning, involves community partners in training and planning, and educates community partners on project responsibilities and procedures.
• Convenes and staffs the site-based Community School Committee, a coordinating body that is co-led by the principal and includes representatives from key stakeholder groups.
• Facilitates the development of a strategic plan that reflects the priorities of multiple stakeholder groups/partners.
• Organizes, trains, and develops parent leaders and connects them with school decision-making.
• Collaborates with teachers and school administrators to foster regular, two-way, culturally proficient communication between the school and families.
• Works collaboratively with the principal to establish ongoing relationships with community organizations, community members, and businesses to increase their involvement and maximize community contributions for school effectiveness; develop relationships with community organizations that provide needed family services.
• Maintains a welcoming environment for families to access school information and resources and welcomes new students and families to the school.
• Attends school-based meetings that may include Instructional Leadership Team, PBIS meetings, special education (IEP) meetings, etc.\\
• Develops events and activities based on topics relevant to the school and student learning. Participates in professional development related to the Community School program.
• Identifies resources in the community that address the needs of families within the school community, and communicates directly with families about those resources, as needed.
• Facilitates asset and needs assessments on an ongoing basis that includes feedback from a broad cross-section of stakeholders (students, staff, families, service providers, partners, neighborhoods).
• Ensures alignment and integration of all programming with the school's vision. Communicates the Community School vision and mission to parents, staff, students and community.
• Supports the evaluation of the community school through timely submission of reports and data collection with support from the Community Superintendent and Executive Director.
• Develops the necessary action plans and agreements that will allow partners to deliver high quality services. Facilitates regular partner meetings.
• Assures fiscal accountability by applying effective practices in planning, budgeting, controlling, and assessing the use of budget and grant funds.
• Supports any grants or contracting processes for services required to fulfill the community school strategic plan.
• Works to coordinate and align Baltimore County interrelated services at the school.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education, Training and Experience :
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work.
Three years of school related social service or community development experience.

Licenses and Certificates :
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Social Worker Certificate.
Possession of a Social Worker license issued by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Demonstration of skill and experience in data analysis and strategic planning. Demonstration of strong leadership, management, organization, communication, and human relations skills. Demonstration of strong knowledge and skill in computer/educational technology. Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work independently with minimum oversight and demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and quality awareness. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven effective written and interpersonal communication skills, well organized, ability to multitask and work independently, promote flexibility and teamwork.
• Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom. Occasional travel throughout the county and state.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
The position is an annual appointment that is reviewed for reassignment at the end of each school year. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet the needs of the school community. Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

FLSA : Exempt

Created: 9/2019
Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $81.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information
Wendy Gigler
Staffing Team
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-4151
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: wgigler@bcps.org