Hispanic Achievement 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 p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely .

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DESCRIPTION

The Student Access and Achievement Program supports various school-based acceleration and enrichment programs offered during the school day, after school hours, and beyond the school year. The goal of Student Access and Achievement is to provide support for our school system’s efforts to accelerate the academic achievement of all students, especially Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and multilingual learners.

The Hispanic Achievement Program Liaison is employed through the Howard County Public School System and is assigned to one or more specific schools. Working under the supervision of the Hispanic Achievement Program Supervisor and the direction of the school principal, this position collaborates with students, staff, families, and community members to accelerate the academic achievement of all Hispanic/Latino students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Experience working with Hispanic school-aged children and their families in the United States.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Experience in a PreK-12 public school system

Experience analyzing data related to educational outcomes

Experience working on equity, advocacy, or related projects.

Experience working with community organizations or government agencies.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The below list 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, Hispanic students, and their families.

Monitor the academic progress of all Hispanic students to ensure appropriate placement in academic program, as well as growth and acceleration of academic achievement.

Monitor the behavioral data of all Hispanic students to increase positive learning behaviors that set a foundation for student achievement.

Serve as a communication link between school staff and Hispanic/Latino students and their families.

Engage and facilitate the involvement of Hispanic/Latino families in the educational process.

Establish relationships with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents that reflect recognition and respect for every individual.

Collaborate with non-profits and government agencies to support Hispanic/Latino 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.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

KNOWLEDGE:

Educational Equity & Culturally Responsive Practices: Understanding of systemic educational equity, culturally responsive pedagogy, and research-based strategies designed to accelerate academic achievement and support the social-emotional well-being of Hispanic/Latino students.

Data Analysis: Understanding of data-driven decision-making frameworks and data reporting to measure intervention efficacy and student progress.

Community & Family Engagement: Knowledge of best practices for authentically engaging Hispanic/Latino families, community stakeholders, and grassroots organizations in the educational process.

SKILLS:

Strategic & Operational Planning: Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple complex initiatives simultaneously (e.g., Individual case management)

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Exceptional relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with students, teachers, families, internal district offices, school-based administrators, and external community partners.

Event Planning & Coordination: Skill in organizing, coordinating, and executing small to medium-scale community recognition events and student achievement celebrations.

Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Technology: Proficiency with web-based productivity and collaboration tools (Google Suite preferred or Microsoft Office Suite).

ABILITIES:

Equity-Driven Advocacy: Ability to champion educational equity and serve as a strategic voice for Hispanic/Latino students and families within a school building.

Cultural Humility & Relationship Building: Ability to establish trust, rapport, and meaningful partnerships with families, community members, and personnel from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex institutional structures, resolve conflicts, and pivot program strategies to meet the evolving needs of students and the school community.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Working Hours

The duty day for this position is 8.0 hours including a 60-minute duty-free lunch.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 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) Please describe your experience working with Hispanic 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.

3) Please briefly describe one example from your experience that demonstrates your ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds.

4) Please briefly describe one example of how you demonstrate successful interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholder groups.

5) Please describe your experience utilizing web-based productivity and collaboration tools such as Google Suite or Microsoft Office Suite.

6) 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