CCEIS Mentor Grant Funded - Internal ; Temporary

Position: CCEIS Mentor Grant Funded - Internal Applicants Only (Temporary/Hourly) Open Until Filled
Release Date:
September 23, 2025 Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

Requisition 11757

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position: CCEIS Mentor Grant Funded - Internal Applicants Only (Temporary/Hourly) Open Until Filled

Location:

Various Sites (virtual and in-person options)

Salary:
Certified/Licensed Staff - $40/hour OR Non-Certified/Licensed Staff - pay rate based on individual's hourly rate

Effective:
Immediately

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a Talent Ed online application. In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the Talent Ed application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant's background, experience, and professional qualifications.

Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. , ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a temporary professional position to meet the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students participating in school-based mentoring programs, to include in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning environments. The Mentoring Program's goal is to provide identified students with additional targeted intervention and increased support, ultimately reducing suspensions and increasing connections to the school community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members

* Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

* Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks

* Ability to report to work daily and on time

* Ability to work independently

* Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions

* Possess effective organizational skills

* Possess effective written and oral communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Works collaboratively with mentoring program staff

* Supports students in the areas of conflict resolution, managing emotional responses, character building, attendance, peer mediation, and other areas that would increase the connection to school

* Supports students' future goals through transition and/or job interest discussions

* Facilitates the re-entry plan after any suspension and/or in-school intervention days

* Maintains communication with administration, students, and parents as appropriate

* Monitors and evaluates student progress

* Maintains confidentiality of student records and personal information

* Collects and maintains student data to include attendance

* Completes required reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required (Certified/Licensed Staff):

* Bachelor's degree

* Maryland State Department of Education Certification/Licensure

Required (Non-Certified/Licensed Staff):

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Forty-eight (48) semester college credits or successful completion Paraprofessional Assessment (Para Pro)

Preferred:

* Three (3) years of experience working with students in a school setting such as teaching or para educator experience

* Working knowledge of best practices in mentoring and experience mentoring students

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a temporary/hourly position for the course of the school year, not to exceed September 30 of each fiscal year. There is no guarantee of continuation in this position from one fiscal year to the next.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

* Certified/Licensed Staff - $40/hour

* Non-Certified/Licensed Staff - pay rate based on individual's hourly rate

NEW: 08/2025