Temporary Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Community Liaison Candidate Pool

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.
Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.
Job Posting End Date:
11-18-2026
Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.
Classification Title: Temporary Position
DESCRIPTION
Under the guidance of the Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Specialist, the temporary BSAP Community Liaison collaborates with students, staff, families, and community members to accelerate the academic achievement of all African American students. Temporary BSAP Community Liaison is employed through the Howard County Public School System and is assigned to one or more specific schools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all the qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
Education:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, a social science, or a related field (must scan and upload to the online application).
Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click here.
Experience:
Experience working with African American students, and their families, in the United States.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds.
Evidence of successful interpersonal skills that will enable the candidate to communicate and work collaboratively with administrators, central office staff, students, teachers, families, and other stakeholder groups.
Proficiency with web-based productivity and collaboration tools (Google Suite preferred or Microsoft Office Suite).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience analyzing data and making data-driven decisions.
Experience working on equity, advocacy, or related projects.
Experience working with community organizations or government agencies.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The list below is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Collaborate with school staff to implement the school system vision and mission by serving as a communication link between school staff, African American students, and their families.
Monitor the academic progress of all African American students to ensure appropriate placement in academic programs, as well as growth and acceleration of academic achievement.
Monitor the behavioral data of all African American students in order to increase positive learning behaviors that set a foundation for student achievement.
Educate the school community towards a deeper understanding of African American students and their families.
Serve as a communication link between school staff and African American students and their families.
Engage and facilitate the involvement of African American families in the educational process. • Establish relationships with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
Collaborate with nonprofits and government agencies to support African American students and their families.
Participate in curricular program meetings (such as Gifted and Talented Education, Special Education, and other Student Services) to provide information, support, and feedback to families.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This is a 10-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association Educational Support Professionals bargaining unit. This position is limited to 17 hours per week. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Only complete applications that include all the information and documentation indicated during the application process for this position will move forward. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.
The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.
A copy of official Transcript OR an education evaluation by one of the agencies approved by Maryland State Dept. of Education (MSDE).
All employment and volunteer history from the past 10 years with no gaps are recommended including employment dates, position held, and name of the supervisor.
Responses of Supplemental Questions must be submitted with the application
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Supplemental Application Questions
This position requires applicants to provide responses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please upload your responses in a separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application.
1) Please indicate the level(s) at which you are interested in working (i.e., elementary school, middle school, high school).
2) Which school site are you interested in supporting:
Ducketts Lane Elementary School
Elkridge Elementary School
Mayfield Woods Middle School
Patapsco Middle School
3) Please describe your experience working with Black/African American school-aged children and their families in the United States. Be sure to specifically identify the age(s) of the children with whom you worked and the position(s) in which you gained this experience.
4) Please briefly describe one example from your experience that demonstrates your ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds.
5) Please briefly describe one example of how you demonstrate successful interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholder groups.
6) Please describe your experience utilizing web-based productivity and collaboration tools such as Google Suite or Microsoft Office Suite.
7) Please describe any additional experience you have in the following areas:
analyzing data and making data-driven decisions.
working on equity, advocacy, or related projects.
working with community organizations or government agencies.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements and preferred qualifications of the position. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Compensation
$25 per hour.
The current hourly rate for this position is determined by the current budget allocations of the Howard County Public Schoo