File Code:
4.340
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HOLMDEL
TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHEDULE "B"
JOB DESCRIPTION:
STUDENT COUNCIL
ADVISOR
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QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Possesses New Jersey Teacher Certification or
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing or fulfills
qualifications for Substitute Teacher in the Holmdel Township
Public Schools.
2.
Has prior experience as a student council
advisor or as a participant in a student council
(preferred).
3.
Demonstrates organizational ability and skill
in interpersonal relations.
4.
Successfully completes required criminal
history proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident
status.
5.
Such other alternatives to the above
qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable.
REPORTS TO:
Principal or designee
JOB
GOAL:
To supervise and coordinate the student council activities
while providing support to each participating student in
achieving a higher level of personal skill, an enhanced
appreciation for the value of school and community service,
and an increased level of self-esteem.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Instructional Leadership
a. Advises
officers and committee on the conduct of the activities;
signs all activity
request forms to signify approval; and checks all
arrangements for
building use, chaperones, police coverage,
etc.
b. Meets as
often as necessary with executive committee to plan
activities; prepares officers to conduct monthly
meetings.
c.
Attends and oversees all activities of the
student council.
d. Conducts
student council elections, oversees the balloting, and
reports
results to the appropriate individuals and
groups.
e. Serves as
intermediary between student council officers and principal
in seeking advice,
gaining permission, and keeping communications
open.
f.
Submits budget needs annually to the principal in accordance
with
established timelines and guidelines.
g. Oversees
and accounts for any financial dealings of the students
including
the intake of money from fundraisers, the deposit of monies
into the Student
Council Activities Fund, the preparation of checks, and the
making of arrangements for contractual
services.
2.
Student Management
a.
Provides supervision of all students involved
in the Student Council during all times of involvement and
oversees penalties for violation of such standards as
stipulated in Student Council guidelines, Board policy and
school procedures.
b. Maintains
necessary council roster, attendance forms, eligibility
records,
and similar paperwork and provides information
to the principal as requested.
3.
Professional Development
Participates in continuous study and research and/or attends
relevant conferences and/or workshops to maintain and enhance
professional
competence in accordance with district procedures and budget
allocations.
4.
School and Community Relations
a. Cooperates
and shares professionally with other members of the
staff.
b. Strives to
establish cooperative relations and makes a reasonable
effort to communicate with parents/guardians
as appropriate.
c. Promotes
awareness about student council activities by sharing
information with appropriate groups and
individuals.
5.
Other Assigned Duties
Performs other appropriate tasks and assumes such other
responsibilities in
connection with the advisorship as assigned by the
Principal and/or Superintendent.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
Stipend and work year to be established by the
Board in accordance with the Agreement between the Holmdel
Township Board of Education and the Holmdel Township
Education Association.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in
accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on
Evaluation of Schedule "B" Staff and in accordance with the
Agreement between the Holmdel Township Board of Education and
the Holmdel Township Education Association.
SOURCE:
Regular Public Board
Meeting
DATE:
March 22, 1995