School and Community Resource Coordinator - 60025785

State of South Carolina•McCormick County, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School and Community Resource Coordinator at the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe teaches the Real-World class, sponsors student clubs such as FBLA, and identifies and coordinates individual and organizational resources that can support students and the agency. The position coordinates international travel and chaperones student trips, and oversees school book and educational-resource needs, including identifying, sourcing, and purchasing materials for classroom instruction. The coordinator collaborates with teachers and staff to identify educational materials, maintains resource databases and inventories, schedules and coordinates speakers and campus visits, and maintains the Library/Media Center as a space for instruction, club meetings, and student use. The role also includes participating in meetings related to student success, staying current on educator tools and trends, teaching classes assigned by the school Principal, building partnerships, and supporting field trips and summer camps. The employee works under the limited supervision of the school principal. Domestic and international travel with students and stakeholders is required, as is driving a state vehicle. Some weekend and evening work may be required, and workweeks may exceed 37.5 hours depending on travel and events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with students, faculty and staff, community members, and other stakeholders.
Ability to use tact in stressful situations and maintain a positive attitude when working with others.
Domestic and international travel with students and stakeholders is required.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience or experience working with high school students.
Domestic and international travel experience.
Agriculture experience.
Media Center or library experience.

Responsibilities

Teach or instruct the Real-World class and other classes assigned by the school Principal.
Sponsor a nationally recognized club or organization, including FBLA, and other campus clubs.
Identify individuals and companies that can serve as resources for students and the agency, and bring them to campus to interact with students and staff.
Serve as International Travel Coordinator and chaperone student trips.
Coordinate local, state, national, and international trips and events with students and stakeholders.
Identify school book and educational-resource needs, find resources, and purchase books and materials for classroom instruction.
Collaborate with teachers and staff to identify required educational resources, books, and learning materials.
Coordinate the purchase of educational literature for agency course offerings.
Develop and maintain resource databases and inventories.
Find and schedule educational or company speakers, and coordinate their campus visits and tours.
Maintain the Library/Media Center as a space for Real-World classes, club meetings, and student use.
Participate in faculty, student, and other meetings related to student success.
Stay current on emerging educator tools and trends.
Build partnerships with companies and speakers to benefit students and the agency.
Work with other departments on campus field trips and summer camps.
Drive a state vehicle.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Dental insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Vision insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Long-term disability insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days of sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available.
Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one listed plan is required for FTE employees.