What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extended Day Program Coordinator position at Decatur Public Schools?
Decatur Public School District #61 is seeking an efficient, passionate program coordinator to join our team and maximize our impact as an organization. The program coordinator will be responsible for developing effective programs, overseeing activities and details, and measuring overall success. Their duties will consist of managing various administrative tasks and ensuring that the program meets the district’s goals. With a commitment to growth and career development, our candidate will also strive to create positive experiences for all participants and repeat best practices for future programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Preferred bachelor’s degree
2. Ability to work with diverse populations
3. Experience working with youth and school communities
4. Sharp organizational skills, with the ability to organize time, space, materials, and groups
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6. Dedication to fostering a collaborative team
7. Ability to develop and implement high quality curriculum and educational programming
8. Ability to recognize and provide staff development in best practice
9. Ability to collaborate with community agencies
10. Ability to oversee and monitor budget and evaluations, and food program
11. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
12. Solution-oriented mindset
REPORTS TO:
Executive Director Innovative Programs & Strategic Planning Innovative Programs Supervisor
MAINTAINS LIASION WITH:
Building Administrators and staff Site Coordinators Community Organizations
JOB GOAL:
Manage and monitor all aspects of the Extended Day Program for the Decatur Public School District.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the extended day program that includes curriculum planning, scheduling recreational programs, and ensuring compliance for nutritional programs.
2. Supervises and monitors site coordinators, facilitators, and other staff.
3. Works with a variety of community organizations and agencies to establish new and innovative programming.
4. Facilitates alignment of district curriculum, instruction, and professional development, technology, and assessment practices with Common Core.
5. Maintains a current and accurate record of all children eligible for services, and tracking program data. June 2021
6. Creates, negotiates, and manages vendor consultant contracts for all programs.
7. Recruits, encourages, and assists parents in accessing before school and after-school opportunities.
8. Coordinates with all schools and their staff with their after- school programs.
9. Plans, schedules, and/or develops professional development for staff.
10. Recruiting, interviewing and training staff.
11. Lead team meetings to discuss progress and maximize productivity
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Preferred bachelor’s degree
2. Ability to work with diverse populations
3. Experience working with youth and school communities
4. Sharp organizational skills, with the ability to organize time, space, materials, and groups
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6. Dedication to fostering a collaborative team
7. Ability to develop and implement high quality curriculum and educational programming
8. Ability to recognize and provide staff development in best practice
9. Ability to collaborate with community agencies
10. Ability to oversee and monitor budget and evaluations, and food program
11. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
12. Solution-oriented mindset
REPORTS TO:
Executive Director Innovative Programs & Strategic Planning Innovative Programs Supervisor
MAINTAINS LIASION WITH:
Building Administrators and staff Site Coordinators Community Organizations
JOB GOAL:
Manage and monitor all aspects of the Extended Day Program for the Decatur Public School District.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the extended day program that includes curriculum planning, scheduling recreational programs, and ensuring compliance for nutritional programs.
2. Supervises and monitors site coordinators, facilitators, and other staff.
3. Works with a variety of community organizations and agencies to establish new and innovative programming.
4. Facilitates alignment of district curriculum, instruction, and professional development, technology, and assessment practices with Common Core.
5. Maintains a current and accurate record of all children eligible for services, and tracking program data. June 2021
6. Creates, negotiates, and manages vendor consultant contracts for all programs.
7. Recruits, encourages, and assists parents in accessing before school and after-school opportunities.
8. Coordinates with all schools and their staff with their after- school programs.
9. Plans, schedules, and/or develops professional development for staff.
10. Recruiting, interviewing and training staff.
11. Lead team meetings to discuss progress and maximize productivity
