Jan 26, 2016 - FLSA Status: Exempt. Prepared by: Thalia Kircher. Prepared Date: 11/27/2017. Funding Source: Title I and State Comp Ed (varies by campus).
Job Description
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Summer School Coordinator Department: Faculty Summer School Project Manager Location: Assigned campus(es) Duration of required training and full summer program FLSA Status: Exempt Thalia Kircher Prepared Date: 11/27/2017 Title I and State Comp Ed (varies by campus)
Mission Statement Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
SUMMARY Responsible for coordinating and supervising school-based summer programming, including STAAR/EOC retesting, credit recovery, and/or any other school summer programs (Big Thought, Jump Start) offered. Employee is responsible for supervising scholars for the duration of their time onsite, ensuring all grades and attendance information is recorded for the summer program, ensuring staff time and attendance information is accurately recorded in TEAMS, and coordinating all program logistics (car line, breakfast/lunch service and duty). The Summer School Coordinator will also serve as a campus liaison for any partnership programming, support scholar and staff recruitment efforts, support scholar classroom management needs, and, in collaboration with Central Office Staff, manage accuracy of summer program data in PowerSchool. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Ability to be in attendance for all dates/times of summer program, once set by school, and to attend mandatory Summer School Coordinator training sessions (scheduled every other Wednesday starting in March); required to be present when scholars are in session • Ability to travel to supported summer school site(s) as needed • Serve as steward of an environment safe for all members of the school – scholars and summer program staff • Supervise all scholar and staff activity while onsite, stationed on campus every day until all summer school teachers and scholars leave • Ensure summer school teachers track grades and attendance of scholars participating in summer programs accurately • Ensure that any earned credits are forwarded to the receiving or home school (i.e. Peak will send grades to Luna if a Luna scholar attends Peak’s summer school) • Ensure summer school staff record working time accurately, and that summer school staff time and attendance information is accurately reported to Central Office staff (i.e. HR, Federal Programs) • Manage SSI/EOC re-testing, including identifying proctors, assigning testing rooms, and preparing materials (i.e. bins, buckets, etc.) • Verify receipt of test materials • Prepare completed materials for shipment, and coordinate with Regional Testing Coordinator for verification • Maintain test security and confidential integrity of assessments at all times Revised 01.26.2016
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Coordinate any student/parent orientation and any summer school staff PD associated with summer school, including training summer school staff on testing procedures and security, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards Work with Operations and CMO staff to coordinate summer school substitute teachers, if needed Work with Operations and CMO staff to coordinate meals and meal duty coverage, if using summer meal programming Work with Operations staff to coordinate morning and afternoon car line and car line coverage
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not directly supervise summer school staff members; however, it is responsible for ensuring that time and attendance information for summer school staff is entered accurately in TEAMS for the duration of the summer program. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • • • •
Must have a valid Texas Teacher Certification or be enrolled in an Uplift designated certification course. Must be “highly qualified,” as defined by Every Student Succeeds Act (federal law). Must hold or obtain a driver’s license, and be legally able to operate a motor vehicle. Cannot be a current Content Teacher Leader Must be committed to attendance for the full Summer School timeline
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) from four-year College or university required. Current teachers or staff members with testing coordinator experience preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and apply common sense to understand and to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, students, and parents required. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draws valid conclusions Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should be competent in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and use computer software as necessary. Ability to use basic office equipment. SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Revised 11.06.2017
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Every employee of the School has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them. PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours will be necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is low to high and may have frequent interruptions. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Must be a current, active employee of Uplift Education. MODIFICATION OF DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uplift Education retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
This job description has been reviewed with me and I fully understand the requirements. I am able to perform the essential functions of this job.
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