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HS Student Government Sponsor at Des Moines Public School District

Des Moines Public School District Des Moines, IA

Job Description

TITLE: HS Student Government SponsorPOSTION TYPE: INSTSTIPEND AMOUNT:$1769.00HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:Required:1. Ability to guide and develop student growth. with student government as an instructor/participant.3. Valid drivers license.Desired:1. Experience/background instudent government at the high school or collegiate level.BASIC FUNCTION:Student Government sponsor organizes student representatives to provide feedback to administration on various issues. Student Government meets regularly throughout the year. The council represents the student body at school functions. The sponsor organizes students to hold fundraising activities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Provide guidance and supervision on the selection of students to student government positions.2. Submit annual activity plan to activities office by October 1st. Submission of plan will be required before the initial stipend payment is paid. (Activity plan templates will be available)3. Meet with students regularly to discuss needs and work on projects.4. Stay connected with student leaders to ensure follow through and build relationships.5. Coordinate the work of student volunteers to ensure tasks are completed.6. Work with building administration and staff to help organize student government sponsored events.7. Communicate with outside agencies as needed to purchase materials or rent facilities to support activities.8. Coordinate purchases and other expenditures with building administration to ensure the student government operates within its budget.9. Provide information to students parents and staff about upcoming events.10. Attend Booster Meetings as requested by administration.11. 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 Anti Money Laundering,Access Control System,Catering,Assessment,Communication Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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