Internal Only: HS SkillsUSA Advisor

Position Criteria:

• Licensed Industrial Technology and/or Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Educator, preferred
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Must exhibit ethical practices and be a role model to students.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Criteria:

• Has an understanding of the teaching-learning process and the necessity of working with the students.
• Knowledgeable about SkillsUSA– goals, purposes, structure, bylaws, educational initiatives, etc.
• Provide leadership development experiences for all members of the chapter.
• Assist students in developing a meaningful Program of Work and Calendar of Events.
• Complete membership requirements per state and national guidelines such as ensuring student enrollment and membership fee payments.
• Oversee all functions of the local chapter such as chapter meetings, maintain records and financials, election of officers, fundraising activities, etc.
• Keep school board and administration, local businesses, community, parents, teachers, school staff, and local media informed of chapter activities.
• Establish a link between the local chapter and business community.
• Keep chapter members informed of SkillsUSA activities at the regional, state, and national levels and encourage them to participate in all levels of SkillsUSA.
• Be committed to each student, welcome the diversity, and be a positive role model in actions and deeds.
• Organize District/Regional, State, and National leadership trips which will include arranging for travel, supervision of students, timely submission of all requests for prior approval, submission of conference requests in a timely fashion, collection and security of funding.
• Travel with students to leadership conferences and activities.