HES: Purple Star Liaison (Job ID #4047)

Calvert County Public School District•Frederick, MD

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Purple Star School Liaison serves as the school's lead coordinator for the Maryland Purple Star Schools Program and works collaboratively with the principal to support military-connected students and families. The liaison organizes, implements, monitors, and sustains the school's Purple Star initiatives and ensures compliance with program requirements. The role is the primary point of contact for military-connected students and families and coordinates transition supports, awareness activities, staff training, documentation, and the school's Purple Star application and renewal process every two years. This position is located at Huntingtown Elementary School in Calvert County Public Schools. It is listed for the 2026–2027 school year as a Club Sponsor, with a term of August 25, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience under the current year Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule. The position is exempt, and performance is evaluated annually under district policy.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, community partners, military organizations, and school staff.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to manage programs and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks related to the position's duties and responsibilities.
Such alternatives to the listed qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting student engagement, school climate initiatives, or family outreach programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the school's designated Purple Star School Liaison and point of contact for military-connected students and families.
Collaborate with the principal to complete and submit the initial Purple Star application and renewal applications every two years.
Maintain evidence and documentation demonstrating continued compliance with Purple Star Schools Program requirements.
Coordinate procedures for identifying and tracking military-connected students.
Facilitate transition support for newly enrolled military-connected students and their families.
Plan and oversee a peer-led transition or student ambassador program to help military-connected students acclimate to the school community.
Coordinate activities recognizing and celebrating military-connected students and military families, including events such as Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day, and Veterans Day.
Work with school staff to ensure military-connected students know about available academic, extracurricular, and social-emotional supports.
Maintain and update the school's Purple Star webpage and keep resources accessible and current.
Coordinate staff professional learning and awareness activities related to the experiences and needs of military-connected students.
Develop partnerships with local military installations, community agencies, veteran organizations, and family support programs.
Attend district training and workshops related to the Purple Star Schools Program as appropriate.
Work with school leadership to identify ways to strengthen support and services beyond minimum program requirements.
Provide the principal with periodic updates on program activities, student participation, and progress toward Purple Star designation and renewal.
Maintain records of program activities, communications, and evidence required for program monitoring and renewal.
Perform related work as required or assigned by the Principal.