Residency Investigator Substitute

Determines the eligibility of children for enrollment in Baltimore County Public Schools under the shared domicile living arrangement provision of Superintendent’s Rule 5150.  Assists schools in determining eligibility for student enrollment based on residency.  Assists pupil personnel workers in residency investigations.  Performs other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Meets with families to determine enrollment eligibility based on the location of the parent’s domicile. Conducts conferences with parents/guardians requesting enrollment of children in Baltimore County Public Schools, based on the shared domicile living arrangement provision of Superintendent’s Rule 5150.

Determines eligibility and processes shared domicile disclosure applications. Explains the appeal process to parents.  Assists pupil personnel workers with investigations and residency verifications.

Utilizes investigative strategies and tools to verify residency which includes observations, desktop research, and contacting community stakeholders and/or other agencies to verify the residence of students in county and surrounding counties.

Maintains knowledge of current rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding student residency. Implements, interprets, and applies student residency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to shared domicile living arrangements and domicile issues. 

Provides consultation and advice to school personnel, parents, and others regarding student residency, shared domicile living arrangements, and domicile issues.

Works collaboratively with pupil personnel staff members, school personnel, and others. 

Input and maintain accurate records on investigative findings, initial shared domiciles, and statistical data deliverables for residency.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

Possession of an associate of arts degree or the completion of 60 college credits.  Four years’ experience in human services, investigations, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of modern office practices. 

Knowledge of personal computers and software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite and Schoology). Knowledge of Baltimore County Public Schools’ policies and rules governing the enrollment of students. 

Knowledge and demonstrated ability of strong communication skills, both oral and written. 

Knowledge of the English language including grammar and spelling. 

Knowledge of procedures and ability for conducting investigations aimed at verifying the residency of students and their parents/guardians. 

Knowledge of and ability to maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, administrators, and other community members. 

Skill and ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work involves travel to homes, offices, and schools throughout Baltimore County.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

N/A

FLSA: Non-exempt

• This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Salary: $18.03 per hour

• 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: 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. 
• Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement.

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 when 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 a position that requires Licensure/Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All Baltimore County Public Schools employees, both regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee for fingerprinting is $109. 
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via eScript/Clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information

Lateisha Mason

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 443-809-8952