Head Start Transition Assistant

NOTICE OF VACANCY

GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

POSITION: Head Start Transition Assistant

LOCATION: TBD - Elementary School

POSITION SUMMARY: This four-hour, mid-day position provides coverage for children dually placed with Pre-Kindergarten and/or Head Start and assists with other classroom duties.

REPORTS TO: Head Start Program Coordinator

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) program certificate. In addition to the high school diploma or GED, candidate must have earned an AA Degree, Child Care Credentials, or have passed the ParaPro Assessment.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively using both verbal and written skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Supervises children enrolled in Pre-K and/or Head Start during the transition period (four hours between programs) picking up children and delivering them to correct programs.
• Works with children to reinforce material introduced by Pre-K and Head Start teachers with quiet activities.
• Reads and tells stories to children.
• Engages all children in activities, indoors and outdoors, when appropriate.
• Practices developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques with children.
• Ensures that all activities conform to Calvert County Public Schools' guidelines.
• Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with children.
• Comes to work promptly every day.
• Works flexible hours as necessary.
• Works collaboratively with others.
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
• Assists in the classroom with portfolios, family communication, and clerical tasks.

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs related work as required or assigned by the Head Start Program Coordinator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten (10) month position; $17.81 per hour, 20 hours per week. Employment is

contingent upon continued Head Start grant funding. If chosen for this position, the candidate must enroll in Direct Deposit.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate Openings

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking System located on the Calvert County Public Schools website - www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Mrs. Cecelia Lewis

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.