NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: Head Start Bus and Classroom Assistant

LOCATION: As assigned by the director of Transportation and Head Start Coordinator or

Grant Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in providing safe transportation and classroom help to students.

Incumbent receives general direction from the director of Transportation and the Coordinator of

Head Start.

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation and Head Start Coordinator.

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

have:

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

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and

skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must

have:

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public
Schools may find appropriate and acceptable
Demonstrates success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the bus driver and the classroom staff in maintaining appropriate student conduct on the bus and classroom
Assists special needs students in getting on and off the bus
Manages student behavior and implements behavioral interventions
Works with groups of students in the classroom to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
Attends annual safety meetings and in-services each year
Assists children into and out of safety devices
Performs other duties as may be required
Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others
Comes to work regularly and promptly
Works under stress and meets all deadlines

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 by director of Transportation

or building principal

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires occasional heavy physical effort, including lifting and

bending. Tasks include lifting up to sixty (60) pounds.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Eleven (11) month position; 22.5 hours per week (4.5 hours/day);

$19.31/hour; employment is contingent upon continued grant funding and need; grant employees are At-Will employed. Site location is flexible and will be based on the needs of the program. All employees are encouraged to enroll in automatic payroll deposit.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

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

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