KEY CLUB - Co-Curricular Director/Advisor (6670)

Position Title:  CO-CURRICULAR ADVISOR

Position Details:  KEY CLUB

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation  including fingerprints. Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to Associate Principal in charge of activities.
• Must be able to attend all after school events, practices, meetings etc.
• Be responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of running the activity under his/her direction.
• Cooperate with the administration and fellow advisors to promote the best interests of the school.
• Maintain a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community by modeling respect, cooperation, and professionalism with others, recognizing the personal achievements and professional contributions of others and demonstrating knowledge of a sensitivity toward individuals and groups from all racial, ethnic/cultural, national socio-economic backgrounds.
• Conform to Evergreen Public Schools policy in ordering equipment and supplies for the activity.
• Keep records of all participants.
• Assume responsibility for conduct of all those who are participating in events associated with the activity.
• Assume responsibility for all those participating in the activity until they have left the building. Secure all building facilities before leaving the area.
• Conform to district policy to assure that students are not given keys to enter buildings when the advisor is not present.
• Arrange for the cleaning, storing, and conducting an inventory of all equipment.
• Check arrangements for all transportation with the Associate Principal in charge of activities.
• See that facility regulations are understood and enforced.
• Maintain records of the activity and individual accomplishments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington teaching certificate.
• Training and or experience with the activity.
• Preferred training and/or experience with Professional Learning Communities and Workshop techniques.
• Preferred experience in working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
4. Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: