To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Site Coordinator – LOOP Program

Department: Community and Student Affairs

Unit: Support Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: Grade 205 – Specific salary based on experience

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the successful implementation and facilitation of 21st Community Learning Center after-school youth development programs at the assigned elementary or middle school sites – adhering to the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Standards for out of school time, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) MOST Standards, Youth Program Quality (YPQ), and Child Care licensing regulations as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Administrative Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct communication and delivery of the after-school program, to and with, OEL and the building principal.
• Responsible for maintaining student and program information via MSU EZReports and Scores Reporter.
• Facilitate the after-school Student/Parent Advisory Committee.
• Attend all meetings, trainings and program planning sessions scheduled and/or specified by the Office of Extended Learning (OEL).
• Represent after school program at open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and orientations.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with the OEL staff, building principal and/or designee, school day staff and after school program staff.
• Collect and submit all necessary documentation as required by OEL.
• Always keep confidential records in a locked cabinet.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS), Michigan Department of Education, and licensing.
• Meet required reporting deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Program Evaluation

• Distribute and collect data for program evaluation as required (surveys).
• Assist in evaluation of all outside vendors providing services.

Personnel Management Responsibilities

• Supervision of program-delivery with 21st CCLC staff.
• Assist in evaluation of program staff (i.e., vendors, volunteers, and student workers).
• Keep immediate supervisor informed of volunteer and staff personnel issues.

Program Management Responsibilities

• Be present in the center full time; (AM and PM programs)
• Act as a liaison between GRPS and school administration, teachers, and the community.
• Plan and implement family engagement activities.
• Be on-site during all programming hours and reachable (via phone/email) during times when students are being transported to/from program.
• Coordinate all program-delivery logistics, including site requirements, transportation to/from programs/events, food service, ordering & pick-up of supplies.
• Collaborate with academic lead teacher on building School Improvement Team meetings to support academics.
• Collaborate with school day teachers to support academics.
• Collaborate with community partner agencies to provide services for elementary/middle school students.
• Document attendance of students and staff.
• Recruiting, orientating, and enrolling children/families to the program.
• Maintain contact with Parents/Guardians.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Follow procedures for Mandated Reporting (as required by law) and GRPS procedures regarding Mandated Reporting.
• Follow GRPS and standard Risk Management procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please Note: All GRPS LOOP sites are licensed by the State of Michigan and operate under all guidelines and policies as outlined in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers Manual. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

In one of the following (serving AM and PM programs):

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Prior to working with students, complete LARA (PA116) mandated requirements:
• Comprehensive Childcare Background Check (CCBC) including fingerprinting by LARA approved agencies.
• Obtain CCBC eligibility to work in a licensed childcare facility.

• Complete MiRegistry Health and Safety Online Modules A, B, C and Transportation or annual Health and Safety Refresher Course; submit learning record transcript to Office of Extended Learning upon completion.
• Module A MUST be completed before working with students.
• Obtain First Aid Certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by LARA approved agencies; submit ARC/AHA certificate/card to Office of Extended Learning upon completion.
• Negative TB Test, verification of TB status is required prior to working with students.
• Valid state issued ID.
• Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry Check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong collaborative and team-building skills; ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to coordinate volunteer and program-delivery efforts.
• Human relations skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of students, parents, administrators, teachers, volunteers, and community members.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of youth development (developmental assets).
• Good computer skills, including email, word processing, spreadsheet software, etc.
• Reliable transportation.
• Supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Program Directors/Site Coordinators are required to complete a minimum of 16 clock hours of professional development training annually, in addition to CPR, first aid, and blood borne pathogens training/certification.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.