Advisor - Native Education Club

IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS ONLY.  

Stipend based on SAAA bargained agreement.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Native Education Club Advisor is responsible for providing activity/club programs that instill cooperation, leadership, and direction to all interested secondary school students. The advisor develops the annual club calendar, plans for the supervision of class/club activities, and performs other duties directly related to this position description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Depending upon the individual assignment, the advisor performs all or a combination of several of the following duties.  This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

1. Develops a philosophy for student conduct while participating in class/club programs.
2. Responsible for maintaining a high interest, balanced club program to meet student needs.
3. Establishes dates, times, and places of events for administration approval and placement on the school calendar.
4. Arranges necessary transportation and supervision for occasional off-campus events.
5. Offers leadership and direction to class/club officers and works with Associated Student Body (ASB) to coordinate class/club activities.
6. Coordinates all class/club fundraising events and maintains fundraising calendar.
7. Provides leadership and in-service for class/club officers regarding fundraising, banking, and club operating procedures.
8. Prepares and conducts school-site student/leadership programs.
9. Responsible for maintaining a working budget and directs class/club bookkeeping and banking procedures.
10. Monitors monthly class/club budget reports provided.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
• Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to identify and define problems, collect, and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are upgraded.
• Ability to learn and upgrade job skills to meet changing demands of the position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle, and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with the district, School Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiative to act without being asked.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employees experience constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines.  The noise level in this environment can be quite loud.  The work environment may vary from extremely cold to extremely hot, depending on the season of the year.  In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.  Dexterity and physical condition to maintain a rigorous work schedule and meet standards of physical and mental health. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Individuals must maintain a professional attitude and appearance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Previous experience in club/activity as participant and/or advisor preferred.
3. Such other qualifications as set by the WIAA.
4. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
5. Maintains certification in CPR and First Aid.  
6. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance required.

REPORTS TO:  Athletic Director or designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary and benefits according to adopted salary schedule and negotiated agreement.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Washington State Law and the bargained agreement.