Student Government Sophomore Class Caucus/ School Spirit Committee Sponsor

About the role

This position is responsible for co-guiding the activities of Student Government and fostering an atmosphere based on democratic principles which promotes and trains students in leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Student Government's mission and purpose to the students, staff and administration.
• Ensure that the rights of all students are respected.
• Demonstrate and model democratic procedures.
• Supervise the nomination and election of Student Government officers and members in cooperation with the Student Activities Coordinator.
• Ensure that the provisions of the Student Government constitution and by-laws are carried out in spirit as well as form.
• Provide advice and counsel to executive officers of Student Government.
• Oversee all joint session meetings and act in advisory capacity at such meetings.
• Oversee and coordinate all activities of class caucuses and standing committees in cooperation with sponsors of such committees/caucuses.
• Supervise the coordination and execution of Homecoming-related events and activities in cooperation with all caucuses and committees.
• Coordinate student membership in the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils (PASC).
• Facilitate student participation and activities in the PASC and attend PASC functions; accompany/chaperone students on PASC events.
• Provide recognition for participants and publicity for activities.
• Supervise the cleaning, storing and care of all equipment and supplies.
• Arrange for the use of school facilities for Student Government activities.
• Monitor and supervise Student Government budget and accounts in accordance with all District policies and procedures.
• Supervise students during Student Government activities and provide for chaperones as needed.
• Maintain student discipline in accordance with the student Code of Conduct and all other District policies.
• Assist students to coordinate planning for the senior dinner dance.
• Attend all Student Government functions and activities.
• Facilitate the reproduction of any materials needed for Student Council projects.
• Maintain communications with parents of participants as needed.
• Attend faculty sponsor meetings.
• Prepare and submit end-of-year report and summary to the Student Activities Coordinator.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with District Administration, Student Activities Coordinator, staff, students and community.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises students participating in this program.
• Directs activities of any program volunteers.

Requirements

• Experience in or knowledge of this program or activity is desirable.
• Current criminal record and child abuse clearances required.
• Must respect student and family rights to privacy and comply with all laws, regulations and District policies and procedures governing confidential information.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating or procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, their parents or employees of the district.
• Ability to communicate in a positive way with members of the media.
• Ability to guide appropriate record keeping of student accounts related to program.
• Basic computer skills in word processing and database are helpful.
• Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Pay

Stipend: $1,699.00

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