Manager: Student Leadership

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Manager: Student Leadership

Job Summary

Coordinates the development of a student leadership and involvement program whereby student leadership is encouraged, and students learn to deal effectively with their educational opportunities. Assist administrators, teachers, and advisors in the building of effective student governance. Provides the Superintendent, Board of Education Members and central office administrators' access to countywide student viewpoints as needed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains an official student-centered office at the central office of the Board of Education, provides opportunities for student representative groups to communicate directly to the Superintendent of Schools and other administrative staff and facilitates student discourse and exchange of ideas relating to social responsibility, leadership, advocacy, activism, the political process, civic engagement, and policy development.
• Serves as the regional advisor to Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) and develops student leadership programs that will enhance and add to a more authentic articulation of student concerns from school to school as well as county, and statewide. Prepares and administers the budget essential to the financing of the student leadership and involvement program and its immediate professional activities.
• Acts as an “on call” advisor to students, school and central office personnel, and the community in areas of student leadership, advocacy, activism, and social responsibility.
• Coordinates the activities of and serves as the advisor to the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) and the activities and events associated with the election of the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) to ensure the efficacy and security of the SMOB election process. Aligns all programs and activities to the district’s initiatives of access, equity, and achievement. Coordinates the activities of and serves as the advisor to the Let’s Talk Justice planning committee.
• Provides ongoing mentorship and support for the Student Member of the Board, CRASC Officers, Teen Advisory Members, and other aspiring student leaders and social activists. Acts as a liaison from the Student Board Member to the AACPS Executive Team.
• Effectively and appropriately utilizes current student friendly technologies as a channel of communication between student leaders and the AACPS student population. Maintains the CRASC and Let’s Talk Justice webpages.
• Targets nontraditional student leaders, from underrepresented audiences, to include in all student leadership programs and structures by removing barriers to participation and creating innovative opportunities.
• Provides a menu of summer leadership activities and collaborates with community stakeholders to identify external leadership opportunities, provide, and enhance student representations, and advance the student agenda.
• Maintains membership on AACPS Committees including but not limited to Wellness Council, Bullying Prevention, Mental Health Teen Advisory, and other ad hoc committees including Code of Conduct Student Handbook. Coordinates the placement of students on appropriate countywide committees, councils, and task forces.
• Collaborates with school-based leadership coordinators to provide support for student government and increasing representation at the county level and with AACPS Communications to market leadership opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  
  

Experience

• Five (5) years experience working with students/youth to develop their leadership skills in student government required; and
• Three (3) years experience in a supervisory or management role required;
• Three (3) years school-based experience preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of school organization and administration with special emphasis on management techniques as they relate to inter-personnel relationships and student involvement.
• Knowledge of current trends and research as it pertains to students' leadership in the school system and special training to decision-making, problem solving and leadership training techniques.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to effectively supervise the work of others.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students, staff, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, evenings, weekends, and emergencies as needed.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC I) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred;
• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred;
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required;
• Daily access to reliable transportation.
  
  

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle
  
  

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  
  

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements
  
  

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
  
  

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  
  

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:
  
  

Travel Requirements

• 10% day travel within the county
  
  

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 6/26/2024 Established Date: 6/1/1979 Title Code: C20898 Title: MANAGER: STUDENT LEADERSHIP Alternate Title: Manager: Student Leadership Reports to Generic: Chief Officer Reports to Specific: OFFICER: CHIEF STUDENT & SYSTEMIC SUPPORTS

ORGANIZATION

Division: Student & Systemic Supports Business Unit: Department: Negotiated Agreement: N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: V Days Worked: 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade: PG08

Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 5 – Professional Staff)

Essential Job: Months Worked: 12 Hours Worked: 8 Job Family: Management Sub-Function: Manager

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