Internal Only 21st Century CCLC / TP Reading Rally Coordinator

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The 21st CCLC/Reading Rally coordinator is responsible for the overall workings of this exciting before and after school program. The coordinator is responsible for planning and preparation of the program, overseeing and hiring of the staff, supervising the daily operations and and supervision of students grades 2-5, within the parameters established by funding and school district procedures. The coordinator must be energetic, creative, and willing to work hours outside of the school day.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Willingness and ability to plan design and implement a grant program.
Experience coordinating programs.
Experience in the field of education, recreation, and/or grant management.
Experience working with community organizations.
Must be a current USD #116 employee
Bilingual Spanish / English preferred
Ability to manage both daytime and extended day duties.
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Ability to make decisions and exercise independent judgment regarding student conduct.
Leadership ability in all areas of administering the program, instruction, and assessment.
Experience maintaining fiscal records, collection of data, reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master's preferred
Administrative endorsement or equivalent desired
Experience in Bilingual education desired

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement grant-based after school program in accordance with district/grant policies and regulations for the elementary school.
Assist the administrative team in planning and designing the program and establishing and maintaining communication with stakeholders.
Engage staff to develop instructional and assessment practices linking the school day curriculum with the extended day program.
Work with staff to outreach and actively engage students and families in the program.
Facilitate the development and selection of project-based interactive after school enrichment programming, focused on College and Career Awareness.
Develop procedures and policies for operation of the afterschool program.
Recruit, hire, and supervise staff including planning staff schedules, reviewing timesheets, submitting requests for staff stipends, and arranging substitute coverage for absences.
Maintain student enrollment records, student schedules, and all other necessary documentation.
Meet regularly with extended day staff, facilitate orientation trainings, and staff development activities.
Work with community contractual partners to plan and implement components of the project.
Facilitate partner orientation.
Work with school district partners (Building Principal, Mentor/Volunteer Coordinator, Classroom Teachers, Social Worker, Family Liaison) to integrate components of the program.
Promote and market information about the after school program to students, parents and the community.
Maintain and reconcile budget related documentation and report information to administrative team in a timely fashion.
Meet deadlines, follow protocol, complete required reports and required grant documentation.
Assist in the collection of data for the evaluation team.
Collaborate with the administrative and evaluation team to report findings.
Manage program logistics (assign rooms, manage materials and resources).
Initiate and meet all responsibilities in a timely manner.