What are the responsibilities and job description for the GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) Sponsor (Stipend) position at Des Moines Public School District?
Stipend for this position: $2,064
Stipend amounts are based on a percentage of the base salary negotiated by DMEA. Stipends are subject to be prorated if the full season is not worked.
TITLE: ACTV GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) Sponsor (Stipend)
DEPARTMENT: Activities Department
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Activities Department, Iowa Safe Schools
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
BASIC FUNCTION:
GSA sponsors provide support, guidance and a sense of empowerment to all students, with a focus on LGBTQ students. GSA sponsors will help support each club to ensure members can: meet and connect with other trans and queer students, create safe spaces to discuss various issues LGBTQ students face, and take a leadership role to improve school climate. GSA sponsors will work closely with community advocates and receive guidance from Iowa Safe Schools GSA Advocate and various other community resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide primary oversight and leadership for the program.
2. Submit annual activity plan to activities office as requested by district activities personnel. 3. Coordinate and facilitate workshops scheduled for students concerning a variety of high school and middle school issues.
4. Plan field trips such as college visits and meetings with community partners.
5. Organize and plan cultural and academic field trips.
6. Participate in mandatory sessions for students and staff meetings.
7. Check in with students on a weekly basis concerning their academic performance, assignments, general behavior and conduct, and problems in or out of school. 8
. Meet with students as a group on a weekly/monthly basis.
9. Attend meetings as directed by the district activity office, monthly or more frequently as appropriate.
10. Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, integrity, flexibilityand responsiveness. 11. Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
12. Attend district-wide meetings as requested
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. A minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
2. Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication.
3. Skills in leadership, organization, problem solving, and human relations.
4. Strong interpersonal skills.
5. Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
Desired:
1. Currently involved in community organizations.
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
FREQUENCY:
Standing
Frequent 33% - 66%
Walking
Frequent 33% - 66%
Sitting
Occasional 1% - 32%
Bending/Stooping
Frequent 33% - 66%
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
Occasional 1% - 32%
Climbing/Stairs
Occasional 1% - 32%
Driving
Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (60 lbs.)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (35 feet)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Occasional 1% - 32%
Computer
Frequent 33% - 66%
Other
Frequent 33% - 66%
Working Conditions
Inside
Constant 67%
Outside
Occasional 1% - 32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
Occasional 1% - 32%
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By: Maureen Taylor
Date: 08/24/2017
