What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chess Club Advisor position at Marple Newtown Senior High School?
Date of Posting: November 4, 2024
THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL POSITION IS OPEN FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR AT MARPLE NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL:
Chess Club Advisor
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Title: Chess Club Advisor Number of Units: 4 |
Location: Marple Newtown High School Number of Positions: 1 |
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Job Description: The MNHS Chess Club provides a weekly opportunity for students interested in both social and serious chess competitions. The team competes in the scholastic Main Line High School Chess League with six other high schools. The club hosts an annual chess championship in the spring, which is open to any student in the high school, not just club members.
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Effective: 2024- 2025 School Year |
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Qualifications: · Experience: Must be familiar with chess and other board games. · Skills: Organization, supervision, management and planning of weekly meetings and competitions. · Education: High school diploma or college degree.
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Essential Functions:
· Help students improve their chess skills and strategies and develop a positive approach to learning the game. · Organizing games, tournaments, and practices. · Overseeing club activities, equipment, and supplies. · Encouraging participation and interest in chess and promoting the club. · Identifying and nurturing talented players and selecting students to compete in tournaments. · Providing personalized coaching to players and helping them develop mental preparation and tournament etiquette. · Parent communication. · Attend all events and supervise students at these events. · Other duties as assigned by Administration. · Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies.
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If you are offered a position with Marple Newtown School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:
State Police Clearance (Act 34) - complete online and print your results immediately
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) - effective 12/31/14, submit electronically
FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) - register & pay online, then go to the fingerprint location of your choice to be printed
***NOTE***When accessing Cogent ID for FBI fingerprinting, please register through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) option; fingerprinting records from any other state department will not be accepted.
School Health Record - includes physical & tb test from within a year
Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release -
A separate form must be completed for:
- Current employer; and
- All former employers that were school entities; and
- All former employers where you were in a position that involved direct contact with children.
The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4380.