What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Student Council Sponsor - Centennial High School position at Ankeny Community School District?
The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the Midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities. Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12,600 PK-12 students. Ankeny CSD is the sixth largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year. The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.
JDE 6.24B
Student Leadership Council - High School
Purpose Statement
Student Leadership Council is responsible for advising and overseeing the activities of the Student Council. Throughout the school year the Student Council contributes to school-wide activities promoting spirit and pride in the school and community. The Student Council also raises funds for these activities. All activities are paid for through fundraising and by students.
Job Title: Student Leadership Council
Stipend: $2,400
Employment Term: July 1st - June 30th
Reports To: Building Principal and Athletic Director
Essential Functions
- Supervise all assigned Student Council activities (duties to include work outside of contract hours which may include a dance). \
- Meet weekly with co-council to discuss/plan for upcoming events.
- Determine role of council officers and conduct election of council officers.
- Establish council goals on school pride, spirit, funds, and events.
- Encourage students to appreciate and value their classmates, school, and community.
- Encourage activities in support of school and community.
- Promote and monitor these goals to keep the class on task.
- Hold council meetings to discuss ideas for the good of the school and to plan future meetings and events.
- Encourage council to present the students’ wishes and needs to the faculty and administration, and to increase students’ spirit and participation in their school.
- Work with council to develop budget for all activities and events.
- Help council plan school events, and any other activities.
Competitions/Events (including but not limited to)
- Homecoming preparations
- Under the Lights—evening
- Pep Assembly for Homecoming
- Coronation for HC—after school
- Adopt a family—after school
- Can drive—after school
- Student Leadership Conference
- Weekly meetings—before school
- Welcome back—before school
- Coordinating the 5k—weekend
- Senior breakfast—before school
- Guest speaker assemblies planning—after school
- Money drive for students in need—after school
- Friday challenges
- Pep rallies for sports
- Senior Survivor—weekend and after school
- MORP—weekend and after school
Working Environment
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.
Terms of Employment
Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.
Clearances
Background Clearance
Evaluation
Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved by: Justin Mohr Date: June 6th, 2023
The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
