Pupil Personnel Workers

Working with the Home

1. Interpret the policies, functions and objectives of Charles County Public Schools
2. Provide direct services to students with attendance, health behavior, family or home problems
3. Assist in securing home teaching for eligible students
4. Conduct home visitations as a means of conferring with parents in order to access the nature and extent of a student's school/social adjustment problems
5. Investigate and expedite the enrollment of homeless children into the Charles County Public Schools
6. Verify out-of-zone and out-of-county residence
7. Assist in resolving guardianship issues

Working with the School

1. Provide school personnel with pertinent information regarding out-of-school life of children and assists in evaluating the impact of home/community factors on the
   student's school progress
2. Conduct and coordinate in-service for professionals
3. Participate with Student Support Team Members in providing a multi-disciplinary approach in solving the problems of children
4. Assist students and staff during crisis situations
5. Participate in the IEP process when appropriate
6. Act as the student advocate in suspension and CIEP hearing
7. Participate in parent conferences when appropriate
8. Conduct home visits to help resolve school-related issues
9. Conduct school-level attendance hearings

Working with the Community

1. Explain pupil personnel services to the community
2. Refer attendance cases to the office of the State's Attorney when appropriate
3. Consult with community agencies and cooperate in case management
4. Procure appropriate medical assistance, health and welfare services through community organizations
5. Consult with and refer cases to Juvenile Court, District Court, and the department of Juvenile Services
6. Represent Charles County Public Schools in meetings with private institutions and organizations