SMS Equity Liaison (Job ID# 3876) Calvert County Public School District

SOUTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

- Lusby, Maryland This job is also posted in Calvert County Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5908226

Application Deadline:

Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, MD 20678 NOTICE

OF VACANCY

INTERNAL

APPLICANTS ONLY

August 30, 2026

POSITION:

Building-Based Equity Liaison (Job # 3876)

LOCATION

Southern Middle School

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of Equity and School Improvement is dedicated to elevating access and opportunity for all by nurturing an inclusive community. To support this mission as well as the goals of the CCPS Strategic Plan and the CCPS Equity Plan, Equity Liaisons will recruit and form an equity team in the school building. This person will work with his/her team and administration to develop a school action plan, set goals, implement supporting activities, and provide evidence of success.

REPORTS TO

Principal

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of employment, the candidate must: Possess a passion for promoting equity and the ability to engage others in the work. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, parents, and community Be viewed as an initiative-taker who is committed to driving the CCPS equity mission and vision within their building Have the experience and comfort level necessary to engage in contemporary topics dealing with equity and cultural responsiveness which may at times be difficult Have a deep understanding of student-centered instructional practices that promotes students as independent learners Demonstrate effective and engaging presentation skills Have some experience with providing professional development Be willing to support colleagues in developing and applying an equity lens to address inequities Be viewed as a leader in his/her school Be willing to commit to participating in four full day and three after school mandatory District Equity Leadership Team meetings Be willing to collaborate with other school building teams and conduct regular equity team meetings Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBLITIES, AND DUTIES

Assist building leadership with the creation and implementation of the annual Building Equity Action Plan. Participate in four full day and three after school mandatory District Equity Leadership Team meetings. Recruit and chair a school equity team. Plan and facilitate a minimum of one equity team meeting monthly. Provide school-wide equity professional development that includes mandatory countywide training modules. Assist school leadership in analyzing all aspects of the school through an equity lens. Create monthly communications for the school community. Participate with other school committees to establish partnerships that focus on equity-based initiatives meeting the needs of all students. Submit quarterly logs to the District Equity Supervisor in a timely fashion. Act as liaison between school leadership and the Supervisor of Equity and School Improvement. Hold monthly meetings with school leadership. Facilitate a minimum of two extension of learning activities outside teacher work hours. Maintain constant communication with the Supervisor of Equity and School Improvement. Submit annual evidence and evaluation of equity activities.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs related work as required or assigned by the school principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS

May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION

School Year 2026-27

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website - www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. This position remains open until it is filled. Interviews may begin as early as September 9, 2025. References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor. State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements. •House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise have direct contact with minors. •Nondiscrimination Statement Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs. Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Student Services Director of Human Resources 443-550-8000 For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481. •Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals. Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that they have been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to: Ms. Sabrina Bergen Director of Student Services Calvert County Public Schools 1305 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Employees may report allegations of harassment to: Mr. Zachary Seawell Director of Human Resources Calvert County Public Schools 1305 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation into any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination. Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$2,059 to $3,602 Stipend Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required