QUALIFICATIONS:
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Possesses valid Illinois Teacher
Certification
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Has prior experience as a Club Sponsor
(preferred).
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Demonstrates organizational abilities and
skills in interpersonal relations.
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Such other alternatives to the above
qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable.
REPORTS TO:
Principal and Director of Student Activities
JOB GOAL:
To supervise and coordinate the activities of the
Sponsored Club
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)
Oversees the recruitment of eligible candidates
for the
Sponsored Club
in accordance with established criteria and in cooperation with
guidance personnel, faculty, and the building principal.
b)
Organizes and conducts meetings.
c)
Oversees the selection of officers.
d)
Attends and oversees meetings of the entire the
Sponsored Club
membership on at least a weekly ( or as required for stipend
level sought).
e)
Advises officers and members on the conduct of all
activities and fundraisers, and oversees these activities and
fundraisers including, but not limited to the signing of activity
request forms to signify approval, checking all arrangements for
building use, chaperones, etc.
f)
Serves as intermediary between the
Sponsored Club
officers and principal in seeking advice, gaining permissions and
keeping the lines of communication open.
g)
Submits budget requisitions to the Director of
Student Activities minimally 30 days before the order is
due
h)
Oversees and accounts for any financial dealings
of
Sponsored Club
members including the intake of money from fundraisers, deposits
into the Student Activities Fund, check requests, and any
contracted services.
2.
Student Management
a)
Supervises all students participating in the
Sponsored Club
at all authorized activities and oversees penalties for violation
of such standards as stipulated in the
Sponsored Club]
rules, Board policy and school procedures.
b)
Maintains necessary the
Sponsored Club
roster, attendance forms, eligibility records and similar
paperwork and provides information to the principal as
requested.
3.
Professional Development
a)
Participates in continuous study and research
and/or attends relevant conferences and/or workshops to maintain
and/or 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 and
community residents as appropriate.
c)
Promotes awareness about the
Sponsored Club
through communications with the principal and other relevant
audiences.
d)
Participates in Activity Fair, Open House,
Homecoming Parade, Triple A Showcase, and any other function
designed to showcase the value of the
Sponsored Club
to the school community.
5.
Other Assigned Duties
a)
Performs other appropriate tasks and assumes such
other responsibilities in connection with the advisorship as
assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.
6.
Evaluation of Performance
a)
Performance is evaluated annually.
.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Stipend salary established by the Board of Education in
accordance with the Agreement between J.S. Morton HSD 201 and
the Morton Council Union, American Federation of Teachers -
Local #571.