Scholastic Services Representative

About the role

The Scholastic Services Representative serves as a liaison to schools and service providers within the ALCOSAN service area. They develop activities and programs aligned to PA Academic Standards (STEELS -Science, Technology and Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability) as well as the ALCOSAN annual Open House and Summer Science Camps.

Responsibilities

• Provides lessons, programs and activities as assigned.
• Serves as the main point of contact between educators and students and ALCOSAN utilizing various methods of communication.
• Responsible for fulfilling, delegating and monitoring response.
• Plans, coordinates, and/or executes presentations and corresponding materials to schools, home based schools, and educational organizations and associations.
• Develops and updates educational materials based on educators’ needs, changes at ALCOSAN, and to meet state educational requirements.
• Develops new and innovative approaches to deliver organizational messages to target audiences.
• Develops collaborations with other educational organizations and non-profit groups to maximize credibility and resources.
• Operates vehicles in accordance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicles Codes.
• Conducts pre- and post-use inspections of assigned vehicles to verify safe operating condition and reports any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assesses problems and takes corrective actions on own initiative or as directed by designated supervisor.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Assists with outreach activities and wastewater treatment plant tours, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field of study.
• Three (3) years teaching experience.
• All Pennsylvania Department of Education-required certifications and clearances for the position, including Act 34 Criminal History Clearance, Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance, Act 114 FBI Criminal History Clearance, and a valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate.
• Valid Driver's License.

Skills

• Extensive/Considerable knowledge of developing new and innovative approaches to deliver organizational messages to target audiences.
• Creating, developing and executing education activities.
• Knowledge of ALCOSAN’s mission and operations.
• Ability to use all tools, equipment and materials of trade.
• Working knowledge of public speaking.
• Familiarity with PA Academic Standards.
• Classroom management and etiquette.
• Ability to develop activities and programs aligned to PA Academic Standards (STEELS).
• Responsible for fulfilling, delegating and monitoring responses from community.
• Ability to exhibit and create or facilitate hands‑on activities within the ALCOSAN service area at community events, festivals, science fairs, etc.
• Develop activities for the ALCOSAN annual Open House, Summer Science Camps and signature programming.
• Assess problems and take corrective actions on own initiative.