Greenwood School District 50
Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Student Placement Liaison

Department:

Reports To: Lander Dean of Education

Prepared by: Date:

Approved by: Date:

SUMMARY: Directs an ongoing program of collaboration between Greenwood School District 50 and Lander University to meet the needs of student teachers, practicum students, and professional development initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Assures that the district meets all student placement requirements of the State Department of Education and South Carolina laws.

Assesses the student placement needs for all Lander students.

Maintains accurate records for all student placement activities.

Coordinates and recommends utilization of the leadership skills and expertise of school district personnel in implementing student placement activities.

Coordinates inservice programs dealing with student placement.

Works with all principals on student placement.

Coordinates annual placement evaluations.

Coordinates as necessary the training of designated employees to supervise student placements.

Assists in maintaining adequate records of student placements.

Assists with research, compilation of operational statistics, and experimental aspects of student placement activities.

Serves as information liaison between the total school system and Lander Education Department.

Maintains open lines of communication with District 50 and Lander University.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

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 functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Masters Degree with related work in induction processes, student placement, personnel evaluation, and planning. Valid S.C. Teachers certificate. Minimum of five year’s successful experience as a classroom teacher. Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication in a variety of formats or styles. Ability to effectively present information to administrators, top management, public groups/community, and Board of Education.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 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, stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and staff in addition to meeting multiple demands from several people. The employee is frequently required to work irregular or extended work hours.

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 noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The information contained in this job descriptions 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.