Job Description

Student Government Sophomore Class Sponsor

STIPEND: $1,699.00

Position Title: Student Government Sophomore Class Sponsor

Department: High School

Reports To: High School Principal; Student Activities Coordinator

SUMMARY:

• 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

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 EXPERIENCE

Experience in or knowledge of this program or activity is desirable. Current criminal record and child abuse clearances required.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

The sponsor must respect student and family rights to privacy and comply with all laws, regulations and District policies and procedures governing confidential information.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

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.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to guide appropriate record keeping of student accounts related to program.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills in word processing and database are helpful.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

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.

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 frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and may run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee may also frequently squat, stoop kneel reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job. Moderate lifting of equipment weighing between 10-50 pounds may be necessary.

The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the students in order to give directions.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, and well being of the students. The noise level will vary from quiet to loud.

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