SMS Science Fair Coordinator (Job # 3584)

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland  20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

March 18, 2026

POSITION: SMS Science Fair Coordinator (Job # 3584)

LOCATION: Southern Middle School

JOB SUMMARY: The sponsor is responsible for working with the Secondary Science Supervisor and building principal to develop, implement, and evaluate their school’s science fair.  The employee will select the date for the school fair, arrange the location, awards, judges, and determine which projects advance to the county fair.  The teacher will assemble the latest required forms, explain their use, and distribute them to the science teachers.  The coordinator reviews all paperwork to ensure that each project entering the school fair has completed the necessary forms and is in compliance with all rules.  The teacher also provides assistance at the county science fair.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills
2. Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills
3. Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions
4. Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion
5. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works with the principal to establish guidelines for determining those students that are required or recommended to complete a science fair project.
2. Establishes meeting dates to distribute and explain all forms and procedures to the other science teachers.
3. Is responsible for reviewing, determining eligibility, organizing, and maintaining all student forms.
4. Forwards the completed paperwork for all eligible projects to the county science fair coordinator prior to the deadline for acceptance.
5. Is responsible for assisting and working with all students who are selected to participate at the county fair.
6. Coordinates with the principal and other teachers to schedule all related events to avoid conflicts with other school-based activities.
7. Assists at the county science fair.

OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Athletic Director

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

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule.

FLSA STATUS: 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: School Year 2025-2026 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

This position remains open until it is filled. Interviews may begin as early as March 18, 2026. References must be directly related to work 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.

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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, mentored, tutored or otherwise have direct contact with minors.

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Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, 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 origin, 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 into 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.

Salary : $668 - $1,483