21st CCLC Project Director

Purpose

1. Qualifications

1. State certification – Current Teaching Certificate (Type 75 preferred)
2. Passes required criminal background check
3. Ability to coordinate a project involving multiple sites
4. Strong leadership base in planning and implementing educational programs
5. Strong knowledge base in understanding the components of a successful after-school program
6. Strong knowledge base in understanding the developmental needs of students at all ages
7. Excellent organizational and project management skills
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills
9. Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in supervision of others in project implementation.
10. A strong understanding of 21<SUP>st</SUP> Century Community Learning Center Grant
11. At least five years of program experience
12. 2 years of Grant writing experience

2. Professional Goals

1. To coordinate the 21<SUP>st</SUP> CCLC program in order to improve student achievement.
2. To train, support, communicate with, and direct the Site Coordinators of the 21<SUP>st</SUP> CCLC projects
3. To work with local organizations on a regular basis as partners and contributors to the project.

    C. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Advertise the 21<SUP>st</SUP> CCLC Site Coordinator position at the selected sites
2. Develop of and schedule training sessions for the site coordinators, tutors, and recreational/cultural activities coordinators.
3. Implement the program within the approved budget.
4. Maintain regular communication with the site coordinators and the local partner organizations.
5. Conduct monthly meetings with the site coordinators and/or local partner organizations to discuss successes, concerns, and to brainstorm adjustments that need to be made.
6. Make adjustments in the program as necessary to enhance student achievement.
7. Develop and distribute a quarterly newsletter to the parents and community members with information on ways to support academic achievement at home.
8. Develop forms and handbooks needed for the project.
9. Compile parent packets with project overview, permission slips, student contract, surveys etc.
10. Maintain data as needed for the project.
11. Complete and submit all required reports in a timely manner.
12. Travel to sites to monitor the programs.
13. Work with the evaluator to ensure the success of the project.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. 10 Month Part-Time Position defined by terms of the grant