General Description:The School-Based Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with the School Principal and the District Volunteer Coordinator to place and monitor volunteers in learning and enrichment activities in order to support student achievement.

Qualifications:
•Current/Active Somerville Public Schools employee
•Commitment to volunteer engagement in support of student learning and wellness
•Must be familiar with Google suite

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain ongoing communication with the School Principal and District Volunteer Coordinator about volunteer needs at the school.
• Maintain ongoing communications with the School Principal and district Volunteer Coordinator in order to match volunteers to individual student, classroom, and school needs.
• Provide orientation to new volunteers at the school
• Maintain ongoing communication with volunteers; log hours of attendance; monitor and track effectiveness of volunteer placements.
• Collaborate with School-Based Family and Community Liaisons to recruit Parent Volunteers. Ensure that new volunteers are referred to District Volunteer Coordinator for CORI process and have completed any other requirements.
• Collaborate with district Volunteer Coordinator and the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative in developing and providing volunteer training (i.e. working with English Learners, Balanced Literacy, Math Skills).
• Other Duties as required.

Terms of Employment:
•Yearly Appointment
•September 2024 – June 2025
•Out of regular school/work hours
•$25 per hour: Maximum stipend of $1,600 - This amount will be on a pro-rated basis, dependent on hiring date.

Reports to:  School Principal

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.