PPMS Purple Star Liaison (Job ID# 3977)

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick MD 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

September 17 2026

POSITION: Purple Star School Liaison (Job # 3977)

LOCATION: Plum Point MiddleSchool

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Purple Star School Liaison serves as the schools 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 schools 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:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Demonstrated leadership organizational and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to collaborate effectively with students families community partners military organizations and school staff.
4. Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage programs and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
6. Experience supporting student engagement school climate initiatives or family outreach programs preferred.
7. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks related to the duties and responsibilities listed below.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Serve as the schools designated Purple Star School Liaison and point of contact for military-connected students and families.
2. Collaborate with the principal to lead the completion and submission of the schools initial Purple Star application and subsequent renewal applications every two years.
3. Maintain evidence and documentation necessary to demonstrate continued compliance with Purple Star Schools Program requirements.
4. Coordinate identification and tracking procedures for military-connected students within the school.
5. Facilitate student transition support for newly enrolled military-connected students and their families.
6. Plan and oversee a peer-led transition or student ambassador program to assist military-connected students in acclimating to the school community.
7. 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.
8. Collaborate with school staff to ensure military-connected students are aware of available academic extracurricular and social-emotional supports.
9. Maintain and update the schools Purple Star webpage and ensure resources for military-connected students and families are easily accessible and current.
10. Coordinate professional learning opportunities and awareness activities for school staff related to the unique experiences and needs of military-connected students.
11. Develop partnerships with local military installations community agencies veteran organizations and family support programs to enhance services available to students and families.
12. Attend district training and workshops related to the Purple Star Schools Program as appropriate.
13. Work with school leadership to identify opportunities to strengthen support and services for military-connected students beyond minimum program requirements.
14. Provide periodic updates to the principal regarding program activities student participation and progress toward Purple Star designation and renewal.
15. 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 Club Sponsor 8/25/2026 6/30/2027

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 .

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.

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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.

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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 individuals 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
  

For further information on notice of non-discrimination visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: call 1-.

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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: call 1-.