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

Howard County Public School System•Lawrence, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 African American students. The position is employed by the Howard County Public School System and assigned to one or more specific schools. It is a 10-month-per-year position, limited to 17 hours per week, and is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The role supports students’ academic progress and positive learning behaviors, strengthens communication between schools and African American students and families, and encourages family involvement in education. The liaison also works with school personnel, community organizations, and government agencies and participates in curricular program meetings to provide information, support, and feedback to families. Compensation is $25 per hour. Eligible temporary employees may receive Sick and Safe Leave.

Requirements

A minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, social science, or a related field; a transcript or qualifying education evaluation must be provided.
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.
Successful interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate with administrators, central office staff, students, teachers, families, and other stakeholder groups.
Proficiency with web-based productivity and collaboration tools; Google Suite or Microsoft Office Suite experience is specified.

Nice To Haves

Experience analyzing data and making data-driven decisions.
Experience working on equity, advocacy, or related projects.
Experience working with community organizations or government agencies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with school staff to implement the school system’s vision and mission by serving as a communication link between school staff, African American students, and their families.
Monitor the academic progress of African American students to support appropriate academic program placement, growth, and acceleration of achievement.
Monitor behavioral data for African American students to encourage positive learning behaviors that support student achievement.
Educate the school community toward a deeper understanding of African American students and their families.
Engage and facilitate African American families’ involvement in the educational process.
Establish relationships with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents that recognize and respect every individual.
Collaborate with nonprofits and government agencies to support African American students and their families.
Participate in curricular program meetings, including Gifted and Talented Education, Special Education, and other Student Services meetings, to provide information, support, and feedback to families.