Hispanic Achievement Liaison Candidate Pool

About the role

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. The Student Access and Achievement Program supports various school-based acceleration and enrichment programs offered during the school day, after school hours, and beyond the school year. The goal of Student Access and Achievement is to provide support for our school system's efforts to accelerate the academic achievement of all students, especially Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and multilingual learners. The Hispanic Achievement Liaison is employed through the Howard County Public School System and is assigned to one or more specific schools. Working under the supervision of the Hispanic/Latinx Achievement Program Supervisor and the direction of the school principal, the person in this position collaborates with students, staff, families, and community members to accelerate the academic achievement of all Hispanic students.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with Hispanic school-aged children and their families in the United States.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds.
• Evidence of successful interpersonal skills that will enable the candidate to communicate and work collaboratively with administrators, central office staff, students, teachers, families, and other stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with web-based productivity and collaboration tools (Google Suite preferred or Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience analyzing data and making data-driven decisions.
• Experience working on equity, advocacy, or related projects.
• Experience working with community organizations or government agencies.
• ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
• Collaborate with school staff to implement the school system vision and mission by serving as a communication link between school staff, Hispanic students, and their families.
• Monitor the academic progress of all Hispanic students to ensure appropriate placement in academic program, as well as growth and acceleration of academic achievement.
• Monitor the behavioral data of all Hispanic students to increase positive learning behaviors that set a foundation for student achievement.
• Educate the school community towards a deeper understanding of Hispanic students and their families.
• Serve as a communication link between school staff and Hispanic students and their families.
• Engage and facilitate the involvement of Hispanic families in the educational process.
• Establish relationships with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Collaborate with non-profits and government agencies to support Hispanic students and their families.
• Provide written and oral language translations, of a brief nature, as needed to facilitate student, family, and school communication.
• Participate in curricular program meetings (such as Gifted and Talented Education, Special Education, and other Student Services) to provide information, support, and feedback to families.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Working Hours
• The duty day for this position is 7.5 hours including a thirty-minute duty-free lunch.
• APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Supplemental Application Questions
• This position requires applicants to provide responses to the bel

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