Pupil Personnel Worker

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pupil Personnel Worker collaborates with students, parents, school personnel, and community agencies to support student success and academic achievement. Cases may be referred to the Pupil Personnel Worker when school-based interventions have been implemented but additional assistance is still needed. The role addresses attendance, custody, residency, enrollment, and other student and family needs, including those involving juvenile justice, homelessness, special circumstances, and access to community resources. The position includes home and community visits and may involve supporting Section 504-related work and monitoring students enrolled under special circumstances. The position is a 12-month role with 260 workdays and 7.5 hours worked. It is based in office, school, or similar indoor environments and requires approximately 10% day travel within the county. The employee must have daily access to reliable transportation and use a personal vehicle for bona fide Board business. The position reports to the Coordinator of Pupil Personnel.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Pupil Personnel or a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
Completion of three semester hours of State-approved Continuing Professional Development credits in special education coursework.
Three years of successful teaching experience or related experience.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
Awareness of, sensitivity to, and knowledge of facilitating the personal and educational goals of a multicultural student population.
Demonstrated effectiveness working with a variety of racial and ethnic groups and diverse populations.
Experience providing outreach to diverse communities to garner support and resources for student achievement, social skills, and character development inside and outside of school.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications; video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint are preferred.
Hold or be eligible for Pupil Personnel Worker Certification issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Hold or be eligible for an educator certificate or license issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Hold or be eligible for a Class C non-commercial driver’s license issued by Maryland or the employee’s state of legal residence.
Have daily access to reliable transportation.
Retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Inform students, parents, school staff, and other groups about the availability and scope of pupil personnel services.
Consult with school personnel to address custody, residency, and attendance issues.
Contact community agencies, including the Department of Juvenile Services and Department of Social Services, to access resources for students and families.
Help ensure students involved in the Juvenile Justice system are appropriately placed in school.
Visit students’ homes and community facilities to address reasons for referral to Pupil Services.
Work with homeless students and their parents to uphold rights under the McKinney-Vento Act and provide resources as needed.
Collaborate with the State’s Attorney’s Office on attendance cases prosecuted in District Court.
Assist schools with resolving residency and custody issues and interpreting Board of Education policies.
Write reports for schools, the superintendent, community agencies, and resource personnel documenting involvement, impact, and case resolution.
Speak to faculties, PTAs, and other groups on topics requested by principals or directors, including attendance, homelessness, child abuse, and suicide.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or a lower classification.
Make referrals to Juvenile Justice and the State’s Attorney’s Office and process cases to District Court as appropriate.
Assist with enrollment of kinship, hardship, and homeless students; other duties may include work with Section 504, monitoring students enrolled under special circumstances, and helping caregivers access resources.