File code:
4.420
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HOLMDEL
TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHEDULE "B"
JOB DESCRIPTION:
YOUTH ALLIANCE
ADVISOR
(HOLMDEL HIGH
SCHOOL and
W.R.
SATZ SCHOOL
)
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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 in working with students
in club and community service situations (preferred).
3.
Demonstrates abilities and skills in
organizational and interpersonal relations.
4. Successfully
completes required criminal history check and has proof of
U.S.
citizenship or legal resident alien
status.
5.
Such 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 activities of the High School
and William R. Satz School.
The Drug and Alcohol Alliance seeks to provide
drug/alcohol-free activities for high school and intermediate
students, to demonstrate through activities that having fun
does not need to involve drugs/alcohol, and to relay a
"no-use" message through example.
This club is open to everyone, as long as prospective members
sign a contract regarding attendance and activities.
The group meets monthly, with meetings conducted by students
according to an agenda. Club members must participate
in activities, fundraisers, and community service projects,
and promote the Alliance's no-use message by abstaining from
drug/alcohol use themselves.
They provide support for each participating
student in achieving a higher level of personal skill, an
enhanced appreciation for community service and an increased
level of self-esteem.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Instructional Leadership
a.
Communicates with the student body as to the
goals and purposes of the Youth Alliance and encourages
participation in the club.
b.
Oversees the membership of students.
c.
Oversees annual elections of officers.
d.
Attends and oversees meetings of the Youth
Alliance as scheduled and meets with the officers of the
Youth Alliance, as needed.
e.
Attends and oversees activities of the Youth
Alliance such as red ribbon week fundraising events, and
other school and community service events.
f.
Oversees organization of annual food and/or
clothing drives as voted on by the membership.
g.
Submits budget needs annually to the principal
and orders necessary materials for the Youth Alliance in
accordance with established timelines and guidelines.
h.
Oversees decision-making and procedures in
Youth Alliance fundraising activities.
i.
Accounts for all program funds including, but
not limited, to monies from
fundraising efforts.
2.
Student Management
a.
Provides supervision of all students involved
in the Youth Alliance during all times of involvement and
oversees penalties for violation of such standards as
stipulated by Youth Alliance guidelines, board policy and
school procedures.
b.
Maintains necessary club roster, attendance
forms, 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
guidelines 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/community as appropriate.
c.
Promotes awareness of club activities through
reports to the principal and other relevant audiences as well
as by other communications activities.
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:
The 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 annually in
accordance with the provision of the board's policy
concerning the Evaluation of Schedule "B" Positions and with
the Agreement between the Holmdel Township Board of Education
and the Holmdel Township Education Association.
SOURCE:
Regular Public Board Meeting
DATE:
December 6, 2000