Position: TEAM 21 Site Coordinator
Department: Central Office - Assistant Superintendent
Reports To: Team 21 Project Director
Hours: 35 hours/week
Classification: Non-Union

SUMMARY:
The Site Coordinator will oversee the operation of TEAM 21 after-school and summer program at a school site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

Oversee the planning and implementation of the after-school and summer program at a school site
Supervise students during program hours, maintaining a safe and engaging environment; ensure check-out procedures are followed for parent/guardian pick-up, bussing, and/or walking
Maintain effective communication with members of the school day staff about student needs, curriculum and program offerings, facility use, upcoming events, and other aspects of the after-school and summer program
Recruit, hire, and supervise Group Leader staff, equipping them with the tools necessary to perform their job duties effectively and in compliance with all regulations and policies; consult with the TEAM 21 Program Director to resolve issues in this area
Coordinate and schedule volunteers and contracted vendors to provide services at a school site, ensuring that proper background checks are completed and on file, and providing a brief on-site orientation
Manage assigned budget, maintain meticulous records of expenditures, and plan effectively for anticipated expenses
Schedule and facilitate on-site professional development offerings for Group Leader staff, contracted vendors, volunteers, and complete necessary reporting and record-keeping
Contact parents/guardians of students through telephone and written communication to provide updates and coordinate efforts and resources to best meet individual student needs
Ensure that program spaces are safe for students and staff by inspecting them and maintaining a secure facility
Complete necessary reporting of suspected child abuse/neglect in accordance with role as a Mandated Reporter
Meet regularly with the TEAM 21 program director, other assigned staff, and school Administrators; attend school staff meetings as requested to provide updates on the program, answer questions, and brainstorm collaborative opportunities with school-day staff
Oversee group leader staff and partners, vendors, and volunteers in interacting with students and managing student behaviors, and developing systems to encourage positive decision-making for students.
Prepare accurate and timely correspondence, records, and reports
Market and promote after-school and summer programs to students, families, and community members
Organize student and staff files, professional development records, and center postings, and work to maintain compliance with the State of Michigan licensing rules and regulations for child care centers
Update the database with attendance, activities, and other program-related information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Background in education, social work, recreation, or other related human services field
Two or more years of experience working with youth, specifically K-9th grade, in a structured program setting
Qualifications must satisfy the State of Michigan licensing rules and regulations for childcare centers
Possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; able to prepare detailed, accurate, and timely reports and work within deadlines
Possesses excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
Able to problem solve, working successfully in an environment that requires adapting to last-minute changes
Able to establish excellent working relationships, maintain a positive and congenial attitude, and use good judgment in interacting with others
Able to supervise staff, maximizing their strengths while also effectively addressing areas where growth is needed
Proficient in the use of office equipment and information technology, including software applications related to areas of responsibility; able to quickly learn other technologies as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises Group Leaders & Students

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Preferred Associate’s (or higher) Degree or two years of study at an institution of higher education or passing scores on the WorkKeys assessment system; previous experience with physically, emotionally, or mentally impaired students or a combination of experience and post-high school training.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and partners of the District.
Has demonstrated experience as a leader for equity and/or has evidence of success in closing opportunity gaps for students of color.
Ability to nurture a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

SCHEDULE:

50 weeks per year
35 hours per week
Monday – Thursday, with some morning and evening meetings. Occasional Friday and
weekend responsibilities
Typical schedule:

School Year: Monday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 6:45 PM
Summer: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person or by phone and view written documents. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. In the course of a typical day, the employee is required to be physically active, including bending, stooping, sitting, standing, and/or walking. The employee is frequently required to be mobile in an office or school setting and outdoors, including occasionally traversing uneven terrain. The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity to type or enter data and write. The employee may occasionally be required to transport and lift equipment and supplies of light to moderate weight.

The employee works primarily at a program site, typically a school, and may work occasionally in an office setting. The employee may be required to travel to varied locations in inclement weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate to loud while at program sites, with quiet in an office setting.

Godwin Heights Public Schools is an equal-opportunity educational institution. It is our expressed policy that no person shall be unlawfully excluded from participation, be denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, sex, age, or handicap/disability in its activities or programs as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. Any person believing that the Godwin Heights Public Schools or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to Michelle Krynicki, the local Coordinator at the following address: 15 36th St. SW, Wyoming, MI 49548