Technical Assistant, Beyond School Hours and Summer Programs

Beyond School Hours Program Coordinator

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Beyond School Hours Programs, this position involves significant interaction and collaboration with various stakeholders, including Central Office staff, school-based personnel, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), auditors, and community members. The role provides essential information and facilitates HCPSS programs. A key responsibility is to establish, maintain, and communicate critical information and processes for the registration and grading of both Beyond School Hours and Summer Programs. The individual also offers technical assistance and administrative support to the staff of these programs. Furthermore, the position is responsible for initiating, processing, and tracking purchase requisitions and p-card purchases using the HCPSS WorkDay system. Finally, the role requires reviewing financial, demographic, and academic data to identify and address any inconsistencies.

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Establishes processes, maintains, and communicates expenditures for Beyond School Hours Programs including Evening School and Academic Intervention and Innovative Pathways Summer Programs
• Initiates, processes, and tracks purchase requisitions and p-card / purchases through the Howard County Public School System's (HCPSS) WorkDay system for Beyond School Hours Programs.
• Collaborates to establish, maintains, and communicates key information and processes for registration and grading for Beyond School Hours Programs including Evening School and Academic Intervention and Innovative Pathways Summer Programs.
• Provides technical assistance and administrative support to Beyond School Hours Programs including Evening School and Academic Intervention and Innovative Pathways Summer Programs.
• Reviews financial, demographic, attendance, and academic data and determines inconsistencies.
• Collaborates within the Division of Equity and Innovation on shared policies.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and the community.

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

Working Hours

Application Requirements

Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. This position requires applicants to provide responses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please upload your responses in a separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application. Please describe your professional experience with financial reporting. Provide examples of software (s) utilized (Excel, Quickbooks, WorkDay, etc.) and the types of documentation produced (ex. budget reports, statements, invoices, etc.) In your response, please reference the employer and years you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please respond N / A.

Selection Criteria

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system. Applicants may be required to complete a skills assessment prior to or during the interview process.

Employment Information

Compensation

This is a 12-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association, Educational Support Professionals (HCEA-ESP) employee unit. The current salary range for this position is Grade 2 1 on the Technical Central Office and School Based salary scale, $49,987 - $99,325. Step placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA-ESP Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.

Telework Program

This position is eligible to participate after the first 120 working days of employment. Telework schedules will be subject to approval and determined by the department and / or supervisor.

Retirement

Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employee elect membership. The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee's annual salary.

Benefits

HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors. All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and / or drug testing. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.