The posting
NOTICE OF VACANCY
GRANT-FUNDED POSITION
April 21, 2023
External Applicants Only
POSITION: Gifted &Talented STEAM Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration Project Tutor
LOCATION: Calvert Middle School
Mill Creek Middle School
Northern Middle School
Plum Point Middle School
Southern Middle School
Windy Hill Middle School
POSITION SUMMARY: After school, Saturday, or Summer academic enrichment for students in the Gifted and Talented Program who participate in the STEAM Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration Project (SEED).
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Gifted & Advanced Learning
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE:
- Valid Maryland State Teacher Certification, preferred
- Bachelors degree, preferred
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTITES, AND RESPONSIBILITITES:
- Provide instruction and classroom management for secondary students online, public school campus and Calvert Library.
- Nurture and maintain professional and positive relationships with classroom teachers, students, and collaborators.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Participate in professional development workshops and training and be able to provide and receive feedback.
- Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and STEAM Collaborators.
- Communicate immediately regarding any circumstances impacting effective program delivery, rescheduling needs, accommodations for students or teachers, teachers/site administration requests, etc.
- Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence when communicating with both students and adults.
- Adjust presentations to adapt to different learning abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively within a team as well as independently.
- Maintain a positive “can do” attitude; be proactive, flexible, and show initiative with projects, planning, and all activities related to this position.
- Demonstrate a Growth Mindset as an ability to take risks and continually learn.
- Demonstrate and maintain strong organizational and time management skills.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Students must be currently enrolled at or a graduate of Bowie State University. Students from all teaching disciples are encouraged to apply. Position is grant funded. Pay rate is based on the 2022-2023 Workshop Pay and Special Pay for Employees.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: 2022-2023 School Year
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position will remain open until filled Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us
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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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:
Mr. James Kurtz
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.
