HS Speech Sponsor at Des Moines Public School District

TITLE: HS SpeechSponsorPOSTION TYPE: INSTSTIPEND AMOUNT:$3204.00HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:Required:1. Ability to guide and develop student growth in all areas ofperformance research and competitive strategy.2. College degree. ability to drive students to competition sites as required.Desired:1. Experience/background in speech at the high school or collegiate level.BASIC FUNCTION:This position is responsible for teaching students the various forms of speech; including the theories and skills underlying the various competition events. They will build and lead a team of students through regular speech contests schedule all practices and coordinate travel arrangements. They serve as the head speech coach and provide oversight to the speech activity.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: students the various forms of speech; including the theories and skills underlying the various competition events.2. Meet with students on a regular basis throughout the school year.3. Stay informed on rules procedures and judging standards for speechevents.4. Set practice/behavior standards required for students to participate in the program and enter tournaments.5. Book tournament travel arrangements including transportation andlodging.6. Coordinate student and judge entry and supervise and judge at weekend and evening tournaments.7. Communicate regularly with parents through multiple mediums (email text Facebook etc.).8. Assess strengths and weaknesses of the program to improve it from year to year.9. Maintain open and ongoing communications with schooladministration.10. Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.2. Maintain confidentiality.3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees. with other duties as may be assigned. district-wide meetings as requested.DEPARTMENT: Activities DepartmentREPORTS TO:Activities DirectorEVALUATES: N/ABARGAINING GROUP: N/AFLSA STATUS:ExemptFT/PT:Part timePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing walking computer usageWORKING CONDITIONS: InsideAll of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.Approved By: Lillie NolandDate: 05/23/2025All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1