About this role
NOTICE OF VACANCY Date: September 21, 2026 POSITION: SUPERVISOR OF STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS AND CHILD CARE DEPARTMENT: Instruction
LOCATION: Brooks Administration Building (BOE) REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer
SALARY RANGE: $122,371-$164,576
ANNUAL WORK SUMMARY: 245/7 FLSA STATUS: Exempt
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30, 2026 EFFECTIVE START DATE: To be determined
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides leadership and oversight for state and federally funded programs and the CCPS Child Care Program. Responsible for the development, implementation, fiscal management, monitoring, and evaluation of programs including, but not limited to, Title I, Head Start, Judy Center, ESSA-funded initiatives, and before- and after-school child care services. Supervises and evaluates program staff and collaborates with school-based administrators and central office leaders in supporting staff performance and program effectiveness. Works with district leaders, community partners, and state and federal agencies to ensure high-quality programming, regulatory compliance, fiscal accountability, and positive outcomes for children, families, and schools.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:
• Hold or be immediately eligible for a Maryland Administrator I endorsement.
• Hold a Master's Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or related field.
• Have at least five (5) years of successful teaching experience as a teacher.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions. At the time of employment, the candidate must have:
• Knowledge of state and federal program requirements, including federal and state regulations related to Head Start, ESSA, child care licensing, and other grant-funded programs.
• Knowledge of sound instructional practices that increase student achievement as measured through a variety of indicators.
• Knowledge of program administration, budgeting, fiscal management, grant administration, and accountability requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and program requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, management, monitoring, and evaluation of state and federal grants and programs.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, evaluating, supporting, and developing staff.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team while motivating others to achieve program and organizational goals.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to plan, facilitate, and deliver professional learning and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, community agencies, families, and state and local stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, funding requirements, and reporting expectations.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate program goals and continuous improvement plans using data to inform decision-making, monitor compliance, and prepare required reports.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated success in performing responsibilities similar to those listed below.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) may find appropriate and acceptable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:
• Directs, applies for, implements, and monitors the Consolidated Local ESSA Grant Program, including Title I, and other assigned state and federally funded programs.
• Provides leadership and oversight for Title I programming, including school support, family engagement requirements, equitable services, budgeting, monitoring, and compliance with federal requirements.
• Provides leadership and oversight for assigned state and federally funded programs and the CCPS Child Care Program, including program planning, implementation, evaluation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Supervises, supports, develops, and evaluates assigned staff, including Child Care Specialists and personnel within state and federally funded programs.
• Works with school-based administrators in the observation, rating, and evaluation of assigned non-instructional staff.
• Assists in the recruitment, screening, selection, onboarding, and retention of personnel for assigned programs.
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates program goals, performance measures, and improvement plans to ensure program effectiveness and sustainability.
• Prepares and manages annual budgets for assigned state and federally funded programs and the CCPS Child Care Program and monitors expenditures to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance.
• Gathers, analyzes, and reports program data to support accountability, compliance monitoring, continuous improvement, and required reporting.
• Coordinates and represents Calvert County Public Schools during audits, monitoring visits, program reviews, and other state and federal compliance activities.
• Collaborates with content supervisors, school-based administrators, CCPS departments, and community partners to support the effective implementation of Title I, Child Care, and other state and federally funded programs and instructional initiatives.
• Provides leadership for family engagement initiatives and coordinates services that support children and families through assigned state and federally funded programs.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with families, community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to coordinate services and maximize opportunities for children and families.
• Provides leadership in the development and delivery of professional learning, instructional resources, and technical assistance for program staff.
• Represents Calvert County Public Schools at local, regional, and state meetings related to state and federally funded programs, child care services, and family support initiatives.
• Collaborates with community partners and agency representatives to coordinate services and maximize opportunities for children and families.
• Completes and maintains all required program-specific training, certifications, and professional learning necessary for assigned programs, including but not limited to HIPPY Model Supervisor Onboarding, Healthy Families America CORE Training, Reflective Supervision Training, Parents as Teachers (PAT) Model Implementation Training, and other required state and federal program training.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance, works flexible hours as necessary, manages competing priorities, and meets established deadlines.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs related work as required or assigned by the Chief Academic Officer.
• Is available to work flexible hours at the Chief Academic Officer's request.
• Is available to various student, teacher, and community groups for education-related purposes beyond the regular work day.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS/DEMANDS:
• Position requires significant periods of standing walking, and periodic lifting.
UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to flexible hours. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the salary schedule for Administrators and Supervisors. EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position Opened Until Filled. Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us References must be directly related to educational 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, mentor, tutored or otherwise had 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. 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 443-550-8000
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.