Notice of Grant Vacancy

January 24, 2025

POSITION: Full Time Substitute

LOCATION: Southern Middle School

POSITION SUMMARY: Under direction of the school principal, provides appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure student success. Implements teacher-prepared instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

REPORTS TO: SchoolPrincipal

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

High school diploma or possession of a general education development (GED) program certificate

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

• Ability to be flexible and willing to adapt to change at short notice
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions/instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means
• Ability to manage classroom procedures and student behavior
• Ability to manage instructional technology
• Ability to connect with students in a K-12 environment

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assumes duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher
• Flexible and willing to cover different classrooms or multiple classrooms daily
• Implements lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher
• Effectively manages a classroom of students by keeping them on task and engaged
• Attend staff meetings and Professional Learning activities
• Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings
• Communicates and interacts with students and staff
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children
• Maintains appropriate records and follows district and school policies and procedures
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance
• Interacts positively with others

OTHER DUTIES: If no coverage is needed, the Full Time Substitute will assist other classroom teachers or perform related work as assigned by the school principal or his/her designee

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

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to flexible work locations and schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month position; $20.00/hour; 176 days. This is a grant-funded position. Hours reimbursed at current substitute teacher pay rate. If chosen for this position, the candidate is encouraged to enroll in direct deposit.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must 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, genetic information, 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.