What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps Members (multiple positions) position at Derby Public Schools?
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JD188
Derby Schools AmeriCorps Member Service Description
Purpose: The AmeriCorps member provides educational support and civic
engagement support for the early childhood and elementary students in
the Derby, Kansas educational community.
Responsible to: AmeriCorps Program Director Living Allowance: \$1,166
monthly living allowance Benefits: \*Health care benefits free of charge
\*Childcare subsidy for qualifying candidates \*Segal AmeriCorps
Educational Award of \$6,095 to pay for higher education expenses or
qualified student loans Classification of Employment: Not Applicable
Date: July 2019 Qualifications: 1. High School Degree, GED or
equivalent. 2. Experience working in schools, tutoring students, or
working in an early childhood
setting. 3. Computer literate with experience in using various software,
including the
Microsoft Office Suite.
4\. Experience volunteering or strong desire to volunteer. 5. Ability to
attend after hours and weekend meetings/events is required. 6.
Completion of 1700 hours of service (approximately 36 hours a week).
Essential Functions: 1. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
a\. Communicate efficiently with all the members of the school district
and community.
b\. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. c.
Support the value of an education. d. Support the philosophy and mission
of Derby Public Schools. e. Comply with all district, Kansas Volunteer
Commission (KVC), and National
and Community Service (CNCS) program policies, rules, and regulations.
2\. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
a\. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods. b.
Occasionally requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push,
stoop,
bend and reach for heavy objects and materials over 25 lbs. c. Must be
able to occasionally work in noisy and/or stressful environments. d.
Requires the ability to handle detail work under pressure and meet
deadlines. e. Requires the ability to work independently. f. Requires
regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
General Responsibilities: 1. Tutor small groups, or individual students
in reading, math, or science. 2. Work with students, families, or
community member play groups to strengthen the
school skills of birth kindergarten students. 3. Participate in and lead
others in completing school-based and community-based
community service projects. 4. Adhere to and administer personnel
policies and procedures for staff consistent
with those of CNCS, KVC, and Derby Public Schools. 5. Enhance the total
efforts of AmeriCorps and Derby Public Schools through active
involvement with community organizations and other national service
programs, where appropriate.
6\. Work in cooperation with Derby Public Schools curriculum department
staff, school administrators, and Derby community organizations to
obtain resources for programs.
7\. In conjunction with Derby Public Schools/USD 260 staff, develop and
maintain close coordination and relationships with elementary school
sites and volunteer project sites.
8\. Adhere to all district policies, regulations, and rules. 9. Other
duties as assigned by the Program Directors which are consistent with
the
grant-approved activities.
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13621386
JD188
Derby Schools AmeriCorps Member Service Description
Purpose: The AmeriCorps member provides educational support and civic
engagement support for the early childhood and elementary students in
the Derby, Kansas educational community.
Responsible to: AmeriCorps Program Director Living Allowance: \$1,166
monthly living allowance Benefits: \*Health care benefits free of charge
\*Childcare subsidy for qualifying candidates \*Segal AmeriCorps
Educational Award of \$6,095 to pay for higher education expenses or
qualified student loans Classification of Employment: Not Applicable
Date: July 2019 Qualifications: 1. High School Degree, GED or
equivalent. 2. Experience working in schools, tutoring students, or
working in an early childhood
setting. 3. Computer literate with experience in using various software,
including the
Microsoft Office Suite.
4\. Experience volunteering or strong desire to volunteer. 5. Ability to
attend after hours and weekend meetings/events is required. 6.
Completion of 1700 hours of service (approximately 36 hours a week).
Essential Functions: 1. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
a\. Communicate efficiently with all the members of the school district
and community.
b\. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. c.
Support the value of an education. d. Support the philosophy and mission
of Derby Public Schools. e. Comply with all district, Kansas Volunteer
Commission (KVC), and National
and Community Service (CNCS) program policies, rules, and regulations.
2\. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
a\. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods. b.
Occasionally requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push,
stoop,
bend and reach for heavy objects and materials over 25 lbs. c. Must be
able to occasionally work in noisy and/or stressful environments. d.
Requires the ability to handle detail work under pressure and meet
deadlines. e. Requires the ability to work independently. f. Requires
regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
General Responsibilities: 1. Tutor small groups, or individual students
in reading, math, or science. 2. Work with students, families, or
community member play groups to strengthen the
school skills of birth kindergarten students. 3. Participate in and lead
others in completing school-based and community-based
community service projects. 4. Adhere to and administer personnel
policies and procedures for staff consistent
with those of CNCS, KVC, and Derby Public Schools. 5. Enhance the total
efforts of AmeriCorps and Derby Public Schools through active
involvement with community organizations and other national service
programs, where appropriate.
6\. Work in cooperation with Derby Public Schools curriculum department
staff, school administrators, and Derby community organizations to
obtain resources for programs.
7\. In conjunction with Derby Public Schools/USD 260 staff, develop and
maintain close coordination and relationships with elementary school
sites and volunteer project sites.
8\. Adhere to all district policies, regulations, and rules. 9. Other
duties as assigned by the Program Directors which are consistent with
the
grant-approved activities.
- JD188
Salary : $1,166 - $6,095