BASP Site Director

Mooresville Graded School District • Mooresville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure the provision of a well-organized, smoothly functioning before and after-school care program in which students can take advantage of quality activities that promote student success. The Site Director assumes responsibility for the daily, on-site administration and planning of the program in accordance with Board and State policies and guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 1 NCECAC and 400 hours of verifiable experience working with school-aged children in a licensed child care program
• 600 hours of verifiable experience working with school-aged children in an unlicensed school-age or camp setting
• Equivalent undergraduate, graduate, or associate degree, with at least 12 semester hours in school-age care related coursework

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the daily, on-site administration and planning of the program in accordance with Board and State policies and guidelines
• Recommends assistants and substitutes to the Program Director
• Arranges for substitutes in accordance with board procedures
• Supervises staff including review of lesson plans, staff scheduling, and evaluation
• Communicates with patients regarding program policies, program availability, menu postings, activity schedules, student behavior, student injuries, tax information, and related issues
• Notifies parents immediately of student injuries requiring medical attention beyond minor first aid
• Holds staff meetings, workshops, and staff training
• Approves and purchase, with the approval of the Program Director, all supplies for the program
• Receives and records registration and payments for students, deposits funds, and maintains financial records according to state and district policies
• Maintains program records and makes regular reports to the Program Director
• Serves as a liaison for the program to the regular school staff and administrators
• Makes discipline referrals to the appropriate administrator(s)
• Maintains written plans and schedules for the program according to local and state guidelines
• Plans and implements fire and tornado drills and keeps necessary records
• Assumes responsibility for and makes recommendations to the Program Director concerning student health and safety issues
• Assumes responsibility for and makes recommendations to the Program Director concerning financial procedures and program activities
• Makes recommendations for scholarships for children in need of financial assistance for field trips
• Reviews and approves videos and other materials and activities used in the program
• Keeps daily attendance records for students and staff
• Ensures that students are properly supervised and released to parents/guardians or to those with written authorization of the parent/guardian
• Practices approved discipline policies regarding student behavior
• Secures and approves community resource people for the program, subject to the Program Director’s review
• Plans field trips, including the responsibility for arranging transportation, and securing parental permission
• Maintains first aid kit and establishes procedures consistent with the district crisis response and Emergency Triage Plan
• Maintains current medical requirements
• Provides suggestions and recommendations for program improvement
• Maintains confidentiality of program and student records and concerns
• Practice and maintain staff-student relationships which foster respect for staff and contribute to the positive self-esteem of the students
• Become conversant with all policies and operations of the Before & After School Program
• Implements approved discipline procedures and makes referrals to the school administration
• Works with staff members in a positive manner in order to accomplish the goals of the Before & After School Program
• Maintains current First Aid and CPR certification
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and positive relationships with colleagues
• Works in partnership with parents to strengthen the educational program for all children
• Communicates positively in public to all stakeholders about school and district educational programming
• Maintains appropriate and ethical work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, appropriate management of planning time during the workday, and abiding by the rules of the organization as a public role model for students and the community
• Keeps all student records and information confidential in accordance with accepted professional ethics along with state and federal laws
• Upholds and enforces school board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations at all times in all situations
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree