21st Century Site Coordinator

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to prepare college and career-ready students for lifelong success.

OUR VISION

We are a premier district of choice that meets the diverse needs of all students by creating an inclusive community that fosters a strong sense of self-worth.

DISTRICT CULTURE

Southwest Public Schools believes in promoting a culture that embodies and fosters a collaborative approach to learning. Staff relationships are collegial, collaborative, and productive, and all staff members are held to high professional standards. Mistakes are not seen as failures but as opportunities to learn and grow for both students and educators.

POSITION SUMMARY

The 21st Century Site Coordinator is responsible for designing and implementing a before and after- school program, as well as a summer school program to help students improve in academics, attendance, behavior, promotion rates and graduation rates.

This position is grant funded. Funding will be based on satisfactory progress of prior year compliance with objectives and activities, and on general budget approval by the commissioner of education and appropriations by the United States Congress

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Organize and work closely with school administration to implement program
• Design and implement high-quality program services
• Promote regular student participation, as defined by program requirements
• Coordinate data collection, entry and evaluation of program at the center
• Organize supplies, materials, equipment, and transportation for center as needed
• Assist in the recruitment and training of center staff/volunteers
• Lead and facilitate on-going planning efforts including community outreach
• Manage the recruitment and retention of students in the program
• Attend all required meetings, conferences, and trainings
• Meet all compliance items including effective data & fiscal management
• All other duties as assigned

GRANT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Participants will demonstrate educational and social benefits and positive behavioral changes
• By the first and subsequent years of the project, increase the number of students that participate in the after-school program
• Increase the overall academic performance of students in core skills as measured by formal and informal assessments
• Increase improvement of participating students' social and conflict resolution
• Increase participation in the number, variety, and quality of afterschool activities
• Parents of participating students will demonstrate increased involvement in their child's education
• Offer a range of high-quality educational, developmental, and recreational services at the site
• Offer homework help and academic clubs through Learning Labs
• Integrate social and emotional learning concepts and strategies in enrichment and support activities
• Provide college and career exploration and youth leadership opportunities
• Establish and maintain partnerships within the community that continue to increase levels of community collaboration in planning, implementation, and sustaining programs
• Offer services to parents that meet parental involvement programming as specified with the CASE for Kids Family Engagement Specialist
• Manage the software program used by HCDE to track student attendance.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 2 years experience in applicable area preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations, parents, and other stakeholders

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain regular attendance.
• Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard, smart board and other office/classroom technology.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds, including but not limited to: books, paper and instructional/office materials/supplies.
• This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling and/or the ability to be mobile.
• May work prolonged or irregular hours; maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to travel districtwide and statewide as needed by means of personal/private or public transportation in compliance with the state's department of motor vehicle and/or public transportation laws.

EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships both internally and externally
• Knowledge of federal, state and local educational goals, objectives, accountability and compliance in area of responsibility
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements in area of responsibility
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and policies
• Ability to plan and present information to a variety of audiences
• Skills in written and oral communication, planning, and organization
• In-depth knowledge of assigned program and service area
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this position description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to accurately reflect the current position, the employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the employer.

I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts, or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. I also understand that this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the employer has a similar right.

Southwest Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Southwest Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

This description describes the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. Southwest Public Schools maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.