CARE Liaison (Caregiver, Assistance, Resource and Engagement) - 10 month/1.0 FTE, Baltimore Highlands Elementary School

About the role

Serves as a liaison to families and/or student caregivers to provide assistance, resources, and support. Assists with coordination and access to information for students and families. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals and strategic plan. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison for student caregivers to provide assistance, access to information, resources and supports.
• Assists with School Student Support Services team and educators with organizing events for parents/caregivers and family members.
• Supports community school facilitator and/or principal in developing interest and involvement among families/caregivers in the school by encouraging participation in engagement activities that provide opportunities to build the capacity of caregivers, engage caregivers in shared decision making, and offer access to information that will support student learning.
• Collections data regarding caregiver conferences, workshops, and other activities in order to better understand and promote family/caregiver engagement in the school community.
• Confers and works with school administrators, teachers, guidance counselors, community partners and others regarding engagement participation and feedback data to determine appropriate strategies to address caregiver needs.
• Develops rapport with students, their caregivers and school staff in the interest of promoting the progress of the students.
• Contacts caregivers to serve on school committees or to attend family/caregiver events at the school.
• Arranges transportation and/or childcare for caregivers who request the assistance.
• Liaison between the school and district wide family and community engagement providing support with the district family engagement plan, attending meetings, and getting feedback on district family engagement initiatives.
• Serves as the contact person for caregivers to share their feedback or concerns about the School Progress Plan, Family Engagement Plan and/or grant budget (e.g., Title I, Concentration or Poverty Grant).
• Affords families/caregivers with access to resources that support students and families/caregivers with resources to address barriers to student attendance.
• Collaborates to develop the school-based Family Engagement Plan and the school-level Home to School Compact as well as distributes the Title I District Level Family Engagement Plan.
• Invites caregivers to participate in the annual Title I meetings, when applicable.
• Aids the school attendance team with providing families/caregivers with access to resources that support students and families/caregivers with resources to address barriers to student attendance.
• Attends required meetings, professional learning, and workshops.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent.
• Two years of experience providing services to children and families or related community experience.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Salary

Grade 04/ESPBC, $25.45-$46.22 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Office Professionals, Clerical and Classified Employees Represented by ESPBC, Effective July 1, 2026.). Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.

Benefits

This position may also be eligible for comp time as per the ESPBC Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement. BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification. Proof Of Licenses, Certifications And Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application. Proof Of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx

Contact Information

Email: otshiring@bcps.org
Phone: 443-809-8952