Level 3 Volunteer

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:  Volunteer

LOCATION: Assigned School

REPORTS TO: Principal 

JOB GOALS:

Level 3 Volunteer status requires an application with references, principal approval, and submission to Human Resources to vet and submit for formal board approval.  Level 3 Volunteer status also requires a criminal records background check.  Level 3 approval is at the discretion of District Administrators. A Level 3 Volunteer may volunteer in extended, long-term roles where they directly supervise students. Activities involving Level 3 Volunteers may include but are not limited to: tutors who directly supervise students, volunteer coaches, volunteer band staff/help, overnight trip chaperones, or mentors outside of the school day, or any other activity where a volunteer is directly and independently responsible for supervising students outside of the school day to include nights and weekends.  Level 3 Volunteers may be required to complete courses the school system assigns. If Level 3 volunteer applicants need to begin performing duties prior to the Board’s consideration of the application, the superintendent or designee has the discretion to authorize the volunteer to temporarily serve the district, contingent upon approval by the Board at its next meeting, If the Board ultimately denies the volunteer’s application, the individual will cease Level 3 volunteer duties.

All school volunteers are expected to be professional and dependable in their volunteer activities.  Volunteers are welcome in the Johnston County Public Schools so long as their presence is in the best interest of the school. Volunteers may be subject to background, criminal record and reference checks to the same extent as school system employees.  Principals may limit or terminate the activities of a volunteer in the best interest of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledgeable of the proper administrative line of command and the referral process for requests or grievances utilizing the proper chain of command.
• Knowledgeable of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain good public relations with members of the community, Booster Club, parents, officials, and volunteers.
• Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught in assigned duty.
• Assist with monitoring students
• Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each student.
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the Principal and or Superintendent of schools in keeping with Johnston County Board of Education Policy and North Carolina Administrative Code and Statutes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate required equipment and motor vehicles, use measuring devices, and inspect work for accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to work standards and instructions.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data and statistics, work with figures, and records processes, operate a computer, and do extensive research and reading.

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.