CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

March 14, 2024

POSITION:

SUMMER SCHOOL – SCHOOL NURSE

LOCATION:

TBD

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pending student enrollment, CCPS expects to have vacancies for school nurses in grades K – 5, and 6-8 in each regional elementary and middle school and Calvert Country School for an in-person summer school program.

• Elementary summer school will run June 24 - July 25, Monday – Thursday, for 3.75 hours. The workday for nurses is 4 hours.
• Middle School summer school will run July 8 – July 30, Monday – Thursday, for 3.75 hours. The workday for nurses is 4 hours.
• School nurses will be responsible for administering the medical needs of students.
• Summer school nurse position availability is contingent on student enrollment and the medical needs of the students.
• School nurses will be required to attend 4.5 pre-service hours and 4.5 post-service hours to include completion of end-of-program required documentation.
• Position availability and work location are contingent on student enrollment.
• Positions remain open until filled.

School nurses applying for these positions must agree to abide by safety protocols due to COVID-19. Protocols include but may not be limited to wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, frequent hand washing, and cleaning of instructional materials.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pay rate is based on the 2023-2024 Workshop Pay and Special Pay for Employees.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successful completion of an accredited nursing program for a registered nurse. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Active license as a registered nurse in the state of Maryland.
• Current American Heart Association certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (AED) for health care providers

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

This posting will remain open until filled. Interviews may begin as early as April 26, 2023.

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 education experience and must include immediate supervisor.

Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be afforded an opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists.

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 employment where direct contact with minors may have occurred. 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 where the applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, 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:

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.