Pupil Personnel Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists high risk students in successfully negotiating the demands of the academic program in Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).Facilitates and coordinates the involvement and support of parents, school administrators, staff members, and community agencies in educational initiatives.Provides casework services to students and families.Performs other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the mandates of federal and state laws, Board of Education Policies, Superintendent’s Rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Act as a consultant to administrators and school staff in the interpretation of policies, regulations, federal and state laws.
• Develop solutions and identify prevention and early intervention strategies to promote student success.
• Provide guidance to students and their families on a range of social issues as appropriate
• Approve the enrollment of students under the provisions of homelessness, state-supervised care, informal kinship care, and hardship situations.
• Verify parents’ residency to ensure that students are enrolled in the correct zoned school and confirm that students are Baltimore County residents when needed.
• Collaborate with staff members to help them understand the nuances of students’ personal situations, while developing effective strategies for problem-solving to enhance student engagement, behavior support, academics, and attendance.
• Analyze attendance data to collaborate with school-based attendance teams to provide support and interventions for addressing and monitoring students with attendance issues using a multitiered approach.
• Execute Tier 3 attendance interventions, including Project Attend, and files petitions with District Court when parents violate Compulsory Attendance Law.
• Actively participate in the student support team.
• Counsel with administrators, hearing officers, department of juvenile services, parents, and students on interventions and strategies related to school based alternative educational programs for students who meet criteria for those services.
• Collaborate with administrators and school staff to address professional development needs for residency, attendance, homelessness, and other extenuating circumstances.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders such as Juvenile Services, Child Welfare Services, Health and Human Services, and the States Attorney’s Office in providing support and resources.
• Implement interventions to boost engagement and attendance to positively impact project graduation and ultimately increase student graduation rates.
• Assist parents and students in accessing appropriate services or agencies to address issues related to social emotional support, academic, and other student needs.
• Provide relevant information for residency appeals and disciplinary hearings and participates in due process proceedings with the Office of Law and School Conduct Hearing Officers.
• Review home schooling cases, investigate change of school assignment requests, and case manage disciplinary proceedings as well as other cases.
• Assist schools with crisis support services for students and families.
• Represents BCPS on school and systemwide workgroups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree.
• Three years’ experience in the education field.
  
  

Licenses And Certificates:

• Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate with a Pupil Personnel Worker endorsement.
  
  

OR

Education, Training, And Experience:

• Education, training, and experience as required by the Maryland Pathway for Pupil Personnel Worker.
  
  

Licenses And Certificates:

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License and Pupil Personnel Worker Licensure.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of pupil personnel services.
• Knowledge of instructional programs.
• Knowledge of services available to students and parents.
• Knowledge of county, state and federal laws, regulations, and requirements applicable to student populations.
• Knowledge of counseling.
• Skill in data analysis and preparing and using student case records.
• Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills.
  
  

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work requires travel to schools, offices, and students’ homes throughout the County.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

GRADE: CASE, Grade 08

SALARY: $92,199 - $139,703

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll

OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
  
  

Proof Of Licenses, Certifications And Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.
  
  

Proof Of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
  
  

Contact Information

Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure

443-809-7874

sstansbury@bcps.org