Greenwood School District 50
Position Description

 

POSITION TITLE:   Smaller Learning Communities Grant Coordinator

 

            Department:    Greenwood High School

            Reports To:     Principal, Greenwood High School

            Prepared by:                                                    Date:

            Approved by:                                                  Date:

 

            SUMMARY:              Coordinates the implementation of the Smaller Learning Communities Grant at Greenwood High School.

           

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

 

̃         Collaborates with administration and staff to develop a program that meets the goals and objectives outlined in the Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) Grant proposal.

̃         Organizes all instructional, administrative, and student support and parent involvement activities funded through the SLC Grant.   Related responsibilities include:

·         Assists the administration in identifying staff and scheduling students;

·         Budget preparation;

·         Participant identification;

·         Consultation with teachers, parents and other communities;

·         Assessment of program needs;

·         Development of program and/or budget amendments as needed;

·         Program evaluation;

·         Plans and supervises the professional development for teachers and other appropriate staff members.

̃         Assists the administration in supervising the grant staff by or through activities such as observing classroom instruction, advising staff members on classroom organization and instructional management, proposing grouping practices, and guiding staff members in selection and use of materials/equipment and strategies.

̃         Serves at the request of principals as advisor and special consultant to teachers participating in grant activities.

̃         Implements plans and procedures for maintaining fiscal responsibility within the program by developing expense reports/reimbursement requests as required, requisitions for materials/equipment, monitoring expenditures, and inventory procedures for equipment.

̃         Oversees the development/implementation/coordination of  SLC program curricula in relation to the curriculum of regular district programs by or through:

·         promoting the use of instructional materials;

·         program evaluation comparing grant participant’s performance with median district performance;

·         applying instructional monitoring procedures;

·         assisting with the development, implementation, and appropriate use of  SLC student tutors and mentors;

·         participating in proposed and ongoing curriculum development projects related to the implementation of the SLC concept;

·         recommending changes or improvements as needed.

̃         Works toward developing an improved understanding of participating students' educational needs on the part of teachers, administrators, and parents and interprets the educational progress of students to them through;

§         Media releases (newspaper, radio, TV);

§         Conference presentations at local, state, and national levels;

§         Presentation to school and district level audiences;

§         Presentations to public and civic organizations.

̃         Acts as district liaison to the Office of Federal Programs – Federal Agency.

̃         Oversees, prepares and/or submits reports and other documents to appropriate agencies as required.

̃         Assumes responsibility for own professional development by keeping current with literature, new research findings and improved techniques in implementing programs which include the evaluation of new instructional methods and programs for possible appropriateness and effectiveness of use with School-Within-A-School programs; and for attending appropriate professional meetings.

̃         Attends to other responsibilities related to and/or impacting upon the program as directed by the Office of Federal Programs, the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, and/or the administration of Greenwood High School.

̃         Other duties as assigned by the principal.

 

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Masters degree in Education and/or Administration. Significant program hours toward a valid S.C. Certificate as supervisor/principal and five years successful experience as a classroom teacher or administrator. Must be able to effectively deal with the public and staff both in person and on the phone.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the general public.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commission, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

  

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to drive. The employee should have finger dexterity and be able to repeat hand or finger motions. The employee frequently communicates through speech and must meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The work environment is usually quiet. The employee is continuously interacting with the public and staff. 

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.