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Notice of Vacancy

Grant Funded Position 

POSITION: Support and Improvement Specialist

LOCATION: Department of Instruction

POSITION SUMMARY: The Support and Improvement Specialist is a grant funded position. The Support and Improvement Specialist works with schools identified by the state as Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) to guide school teams in developing and monitoring the TSI plans, to work with the school principal to run team meetings, and to complete walk-throughs and provides feedback based on the school plan. The specialist will work with the school-based staff member who is supporting the TSI process and identifying and tracking intervention data. This specialist is responsible for supporting the schools in making data-driven informed instructional decisions by the schools in the analysis of data, identification of root causes, planning of specific actions and interventions, and the evaluation of the progress of those actions and interventions. The specialist serves as one of the points of contact with the state and will develop a system support process for schools identified for TSI.

REPORTS TO: Director of System and Instructional Performance

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. A Master's degree or equivalent
2. At least five years of successful teaching experience

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:

1. Knowledge of instructional best practices, delivery of specially designed instruction, collaboration and co- teaching models, social-emotional learning and effective behavior strategies.
2. Demonstrated skill in differentiating program and instruction to meet the varied needs of learners
3. Demonstrated ability to utilize and promote equitable practices in all facets of education.
4. Understanding and ability to maintain rapport with people from all identities, cultures, and
5. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of equity including the ability to advocate for marginalized students.
6. Evidence of broad reading and knowledge in professional literature and research related to the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards, differentiation, and equity.
7. Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze student achievement data for instructional decision-making.
8. Demonstrated exceptional skills in written and oral communication.
9. Demonstrated interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives.)
10. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and coach adult learners.
11. A valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.
12. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks similar to the responsibilities listed below.
13. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

1. Develops a written system of support for schools that are identified as TSI.
2. Attends data training as part of a school team.
3. Discusses school progress with the school principal during monthly meetings.
4. Attends each school's School Improvement or TSI meetings. 
5. Facilitates quarterly meetings with the TSI schools to provide a process of sharing and support. 
6. Models the use of protocols for school improvement planning and discussions.
7. Analyzes data from each school and determine greatest areas of needs and meets with the school principal to discuss next steps for planning.
8. Collaborates with supervisors/specialists from the Departments of Instruction and Special Education to improve instructional programs for all students.
9. Collaborates with building administrators, teachers and central office supervisors and teacher specialists on school improvement/TSI implementation.
10. Assists school-based staff in analyzing, displaying, and using data to inform and improve instruction and learning practices related to literacy.
11. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence by attending, implementing, and sharing professional learning opportunities.
12. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
13. Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
14. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts with others.
15. Works flexible hours as necessary.
16. Travels from school to school as necessary.

OTHER JOB DUTIES: Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned. Performs related work as required or assigned by the Director of System and Instructional Performance or designee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: None

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: Will be subject to a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends and working across the system at multiple schools.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Ten (10) month position (November 2025– August 2026) $50.24 per hour; 20 hours per week/ 4 hours per day. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

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

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:  Immediate Vacancy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position will remain open until filled. Interviews may begin as early as October 20, 2025. 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, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

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 they have 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: Ms. 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.

Calvert County Public Schools Antiracism Statement

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) explicitly denounces racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form within our school community. Furthermore, CCPS will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.

Each member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe, antiracist learning environment where each student, staff member, and community partner is a respected and valued member of the CCPS community.