Advocates for AVID Club Sponsor
Skokie, IL 
Share
Posted 4 days ago
Job Description
Advocates for AVID Sponsor Job Description

Position Title: Advocates for AVID

Reports To: Director of Student Activities

Position Statement: The sponsor of Advocates for AVID will supervise students during weekly
meetings. The sponsor will organize approved fundraisers throughout the year in order to meet
the needs of the club's expenses. The sponsor will supervise students in planning and executing
events throughout the year.

Essential Functions:
* Maintains a variety of documents including club's activity account budget, field trip
forms, and attendance records for club meetings and events.
* Recruits club members throughout the school year in order to keep an active club.
* Follows fundraising procedures according to the Sponsor Handbook.
* Submits Fundraiser Request Form for various fundraising events (i.e., bake sales, candy
sales, and event ticket sales).
* Completes the Recap Form after the completion of each fundraiser within a week of each
fundraiser.
* Supervises students during weekly meetings in accordance with D219 school policies.
* Requests room space for weekly meetings and events to be approved and makes travel
arrangements in advance.
* Creates fliers and posters for weekly meetings which includes event time and location
and obtains approval before posting.
* Promotes and publicizes club meetings and events by utilizing PA announcements, fliers
and posters, video announcements, and social media accounts.
* Engages students in community service activities.
* Maintains positive relationships with students, supports our diverse population, and
interacts with students and adults in a respectful manner.
* Sets goals with students to maintain the purpose of the club.
* Collaborates with the Student Activities Director to maintain the vision of the
department.
* Confirms the security of the facilities and ensures that students have a way to get home.
* Plans activities to meet the needs, skills, and interests of the students involved.
* Uses appropriate channels to resolve concerns and problems.
* Adheres to D219 Board of Education policies and procedures and other professional
agency policies.
* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient
functioning of the club.

Goals of the Club: The goal of Advocates for AVID is to foster student leadership within the
AVID program. AVID students gain leadership opportunities and practice their public speaking
while advocating and spreading awareness of the AVID program. Students are involved in staff
meetings, feeder school programming, AVID family nights, board meeting presentations, and
district interview committees. They also work on AVID branding and fundraising for students in
the program.

Calendar: August through May
Weekly meetings (Day is TBD) 3:30 pm to 5pm

Hours Per Week: 1-2 hours per week for meetings

Building: Niles North

Performance Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with
provisions of the District evaluation procedures.

Candidate must apply on-line at www.niles-hs.k12.il.us

Niles Township High Schools District 219 is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy
and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of
the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures
equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, national
origin, religion, age or handicap.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional
duties may be assigned.

  • Position Type:
    Extracurricular/Advocates for AVID Sponsor

  • Date Posted:
    5/9/2024

  • Location:
    NORTH STUDENT ACTIVITIES

  • Date Available:
    24-25 School Year

  • Attachment(s):
    • Advocates for AVID.pdf


    Email To A Friend
    Print Version

     

    Job Summary
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    High School or Equivalent
    Required Experience
    Open
    Email this Job to Yourself or a Friend
    Indicates required fields