CMS Creative Writing Club Sponsor (Job # 3883)

CMS Creative Writing Club Sponsor (Job # 3883) Calvert County Public School District CALVERT MIDDLE SCHOOL - Prince Frederick, Maryland Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Calvert County Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5908255 Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Aug 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

August 30, 2026 POSITION: Creative Writing Sponsor (Job # 3883) LOCATION: Calvert Middle School JOB SUMMARY: A writing coach helps elicit the writer’s experience and expertise, guides the writer to develop a creative, productive spatial and temporal environment, and trains the writer to craft effective prose. He or she helps the writer find the heart of the content, what works and what needs work. A writing coach helps the writer focus, provides an objective perspective, and guides and encourages. A writing coach is like a personal trainer for a writer. A writing coach is a mentor. The club sponsor develops and implements new clubs in consultation with the principal and based on the needs of the students and the school. This employee is the representative of the principal to ensure that the designated club has a reflective representation of the school community. The sponsor will work with students in an after-school setting to address areas of need and to provide students with a variety of experiences that support their development as students and individuals in society. Clubs can include but are not limited to sports, fine arts, dance, special interest, service, and community projects. REPORTS TO: School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the principal to establish guidelines that are appropriate for the specific club that will be sponsored. Establish meeting dates for the club and develop a plan to communicate those dates to the student body such that enrollment is open to a broad spectrum of the student population. Meetings should occur on at least a monthly basis for the agreed upon duration of the club. Collaborate with the principal on the completion of any special projects or products that result from the club activity. Be responsible for recording accurately all monies collected for events and for promptly turning monies and records of monies to the principal’s designee. Schedule club events in accordance with school policies. Secure sufficient staff to chaperone and to supervise club activities and events as appropriate. OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Activities Director. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. UNUSUAL DEMANDS: None 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 EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools. EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: School Year 2026-2027, Club Sponsor, 8/25/2026 - 6/10/2027 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – . This position remains open until it is filled.Interviews may begin as early as June 18, 2026. 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. 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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: Extra Duty/Extra Pay Salary: $684 to $1,520 Stipend Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. 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 Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a "Submission") will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. 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