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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 .
Job Posting End Date:
11-18-2026
Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.
Classification Title: Temporary Position
DESCRIPTION
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 all African American students. Temporary BSAP Community Liaison is employed through the Howard County Public School System and is assigned to one or more specific schools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all the qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
Education:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, a social science, or a related field (must scan and upload to the online application).
Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click here .
Experience:
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.
Evidence of successful interpersonal skills that will enable the candidate to communicate and work collaboratively with administrators, central office staff, students, teachers, families, and other stakeholder groups.
Proficiency with web-based productivity and collaboration tools (Google Suite preferred or Microsoft Office Suite).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience analyzing data and making data-driven decisions.
Experience working on equity, advocacy, or related projects.
Experience working with community organizations or government agencies.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The list below 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, African American students, and their families.
Monitor the academic progress of all African American students to ensure appropriate placement in academic programs, as well as growth and acceleration of academic achievement.
Monitor the behavioral data of all African American students in order to increase positive learning behaviors that set a foundation for student achievement.
Educate the school community towards a deeper understanding of African American students and their families.
Serve as a communication link between school staff and African American students and their families.
Engage and facilitate the involvement of African American families in the educational process. • Establish relationships with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
Collaborate with nonprofits and government…