University Prep Schools Assistant Baseball Coach

Summary:

This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in athletics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Confer regularly with School Operations Managers, School Principal or their designees regarding matters related to student attendance and welfare.
• Essential Functions involve communicating with parents, students, staff, etc. in person, by telephone or letter for the purpose of providing information on a variety of attendance issues and meeting district and state absence notification requirements
• Maintains a variety of attendance records, schedules, and files (manual and computer) (e.g. Contact and telephone logs, student attendance, school calendars, etc.) for the purpose of providing reliable information in compliance with district policies.
• Prepares a variety of reports and written materials (e.g. passes, standardized and special attendance reports, letters to parents, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures.
• Processes documents and materials (e.g. attendance records, student placement, disciplinary and/or suspension notices, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of individuals (e.g. staff, parents, probation officers, other schools, and/or students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or directions as may be required.
• Recommend pupil referrals to the school principal or designee for such agencies as the child guidance clinics, family services and placement agencies, and to other institutions and school as directed.
• Assist the principal or School Attendance Team with coordinating, referring and submitting the School Attendance Review Board referrals to District School Attendance Review Board.
• Participate in in-service training of school personnel in matters related to student attendance and welfare.
• Enforce the district’s rules and regulations related to school attendance

Education/Experience

• Associates degree required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children in an educational setting;
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community.
• Working with district/state/federal laws and regulations relating to child welfare and attendance

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of youth programs, school and community activities
• Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Office procedures, fax, printer, computer and copier
• Interpersonal, Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with the community at large, including parents and students
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar

• and vocabulary
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to effectively organize, manage, and direct the work of others; establish and maintain
• cooperative working relationships.

Demonstrates U Preps Core Values:

• We work well by ourselves and teams
• We care about people
• Our actions have a purpose
• We think big and do
• Learning is exciting

About U Prep Schools:

If you are dedicated to a pursuit of excellent both in yourself and our students; if you are self-motivated; if you are an innovator and if you want to play a key role in changing young lives—we are looking for U. Our mission: to give students the courage to pursue a future full of possibilities. Our students come to our network of schools looking for a regarding and fulfilling education. Comprised of three public charter school districts; University Preparatory Academy, University Preparatory Science and Math and University Preparatory Art and Design; we educate over 4,500 students in the burgeoning city of Detroit. Help us to prepare our students for success in life and be a part of U.

Detroit 9090 is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions with Detroit 9090 are based on district needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.