HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHEDULE “B” JOB DESCRIPTION:
YOUTH ALLIANCE ADVISOR
(HOLMDEL HIGH SCHOOL and W.R. SATZ SCHOOL)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possesses New Jersey Teacher Certification or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing or fulfills qualifications for Substitute Teacher in the Holmdel Township Public Schools.
- Has prior experience in working with students in club and community service situations (preferred).
- Demonstrates abilities and skills in organizational and interpersonal relations.
- Successfully completes required criminal history check and has proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.
This club is open to everyone, as long as prospective members sign a contract regarding attendance and activities. The group meets monthly, with meetings conducted by students according to an agenda. Club members must participate in activities, fundraisers, and community service projects, and promote the Alliance’s no-use message by abstaining from drug/alcohol use themselves. They provide support for each participating student in achieving a higher level of personal skill, an enhanced appreciation for community service and an increased level of self-esteem.
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Instructional Leadership:
- Communicates with the student body as to the goals and purposes of the Youth Alliance and encourages participation in the club.
- Oversees the membership of students.
- Oversees annual elections of officers.
- Attends and oversees meetings of the Youth Alliance as scheduled and meets with the officers of the Youth Alliance, as needed.
- Attends and oversees activities of the Youth Alliance such as red ribbon week fundraising events, and other school and community service events.
- Oversees organization of annual food and/or clothing drives as voted on by the membership.
- Submits budget needs annually to the principal and orders necessary materials for the Youth Alliance in accordance with established timelines and guidelines.
- Oversees decision-making and procedures in Youth Alliance fundraising activities.
- Accounts for all program funds including, but not limited, to monies
from fundraising efforts.
- Provides supervision of all students involved in the Youth Alliance during all times of involvement and oversees penalties for violation of such standards as stipulated by Youth Alliance guidelines, board policy and school procedures.
- Maintains necessary club roster, attendance forms, and similar paperwork
and provides information to the principal as requested.
- Participates in continuous study and research and/or attends relevant conferences and/or workshops to maintain and enhance professional competence in accordance with district guidelines and budget allocations.
- Cooperates and shares professionally with other members of the staff.
- Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes a reasonable effort to communicate with parents/community as appropriate.
- Promotes awareness of club activities through reports to the principal and other relevant audiences as well as by other communications activities.
- Performs other appropriate tasks and assumes such other responsibilities in connection with the advisorship as assigned by the principal and/or superintendent.