CTA: Purple Star Liaison (Job ID# 3954)

CTA: Purple Star Liaison (Job ID# 3954) Calvert County Public School District CAREER & TECHNOLOGY ACAD - Prince Frederick, Maryland Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Calvert County Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5921537 Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

September 10, 2026 POSITION : Purple Star School Liaison (Job # 3954) LOCATION : Career & Technology Academy

POSITION SUMMARY :

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 is responsible for organizing, implementing, monitoring, and sustaining the school's Purple Star initiatives and ensuring compliance with all program requirements. The liaison will serve as the primary point of contact for military-connected students and families, coordinate transition supports, oversee awareness activities, coordinate staff training, maintain required documentation, and lead the completion of the Purple Star application and renewal process (every two years).

REPORTS TO :

School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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. Experience supporting student engagement, school climate initiatives, or family outreach programs preferred. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks related to the duties and responsibilities listed below. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBLITIES, AND DUTIES 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 lead the completion and submission of the school's initial Purple Star application and subsequent renewal applications every two years. Maintain evidence and documentation necessary to demonstrate continued compliance with Purple Star Schools Program requirements. Coordinate identification and tracking procedures for military-connected students within the school. Facilitate student transition support for newly enrolled military-connected students and their families. Plan and oversee a peer-led transition or student ambassador program to assist military-connected students in acclimating to the school community. Coordinate activities and events that recognize and celebrate military-connected students and military families, such as Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day, Veterans Day, etc. Collaborate with school staff to ensure military-connected students are aware of available academic, extracurricular, and social-emotional supports. Maintain and update the school's Purple Star webpage and ensure resources for military-connected students and families are easily accessible and current. Coordinate professional learning opportunities and awareness activities for school staff related to the unique experiences and needs of military-connected students. Develop partnerships with local military installations, community agencies, veteran organizations, and family support programs to enhance services available to students and families. Attend district training and workshops related to the Purple Star Schools Program as appropriate. Work with school leadership to identify opportunities to strengthen support and services for military-connected students beyond minimum program requirements. Provide periodic updates to the principal regarding 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.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

UNUSUAL DEMANDS

Occasional evening activities, family engagement events, student orientation activities, and community partnership meetings may be required.

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 2026-2027

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools. This position remains open until it is filled. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. ************************************************ 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: or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $684 to $1,520 Stipend Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Calvert County Schools 1305 Dares Beach Rd Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr CAREER & TECHNOLOGY ACAD