Internal Only: HS SkillsUSA Advisor

Waukee Community School District•Waukee, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal-only position for a High School SkillsUSA Advisor. The role requires an educator with a background in Industrial Technology and/or Project Lead the Way (PLTW). The advisor will be responsible for providing leadership development experiences, assisting students with program planning, managing chapter operations, and promoting SkillsUSA activities at all levels. The position also involves organizing and chaperoning student trips to leadership conferences and activities.

Requirements

Licensed Industrial Technology and/or Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Educator.
Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed.
Exhibit ethical practices and be a role model to students.
Have an understanding of the teaching-learning process and the necessity of working with students.
Knowledgeable about SkillsUSA – goals, purposes, structure, bylaws, educational initiatives, etc.

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership development experiences for all members of the chapter.
Assist students in developing a meaningful Program of Work and Calendar of Events.
Complete membership requirements per state and national guidelines, such as ensuring student enrollment and membership fee payments.
Oversee all functions of the local chapter, including chapter meetings, maintaining records and financials, election of officers, and fundraising activities.
Keep the school board, administration, local businesses, community, parents, teachers, school staff, and local media informed of chapter activities.
Establish a link between the local chapter and the business community.
Keep chapter members informed of SkillsUSA activities at the regional, state, and national levels and encourage participation.
Be committed to each student, welcome diversity, and be a positive role model in actions and deeds.
Organize District/Regional, State, and National leadership trips, which will include arranging for travel, supervision of students, timely submission of all requests for prior approval, submission of conference requests in a timely fashion, and collection and security of funding.
Travel with students to leadership conferences and activities.