Parent Volunteer Coordinator Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Parent Volunteer Coordinator Hamilton County Department Of Education – 3.5

Chattanooga, TN Job Details Part-time Estimated:

$36.9K – $45.7K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Certified Coding Associate Communication skills Full Job Description Job Description Overview Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. The purpose of this job is to coordinate parent volunteer activities. Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts, located in Chattanooga, TN, is a unique and joyful fine arts magnet school promoting academic and artistic excellence for students in grades six through twelve. The school balances a rigorous college preparatory academic program and an exemplary arts program in which students major in one of 8 options, including acting, instrumental music, communications/film, musical theater, visual art, vocal, technical theater, and dance. At CCA, we celebrate acceptance and an appreciation for cultural differences. Our staff exhibits a caring and supportive attitude towards the individuality of our students. Our school climate and culture generates positive comments from our families. We have very involved parents who volunteer on a regular basis at our more than seventy performances and artistic opportunities. We are looking for teachers who will embrace our arts theme and who enthusiastically want to be a part of a fine arts magnet school. Additionally, we are looking for teachers with professional goals and who understand that teaching with high expectations will help all students rise to their potential. Responsibilities Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times. Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to school and other stakeholders. Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Coordinates the planning, developing, and implementing of programs, policies, and procedures for assigned areas to ensure the most effective utilization of resources to support the vision and mission of the school district. Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools and other stakeholders. Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work. Develops and implements long and short term plans, goals, and objectives for assigned area. Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe. Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature. Coordinates the parent volunteer program to increase parent participation in the overall school program. Develops a system to document volunteer hours. Communicates effectively and consistently with parents, teachers and administration to identify and publish ongoing volunteer activities and opportunities. Prepares reports and newsletters as directed by the principal. Supports school-wide activities and events that involve parents. Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature. Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe. Works collaboratively with school staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders. Attends work and arrives to work on time. Maintains confidentiality. Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law. Complies with accounting and financial policies and procedures, as well as other Board policies. Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions. May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge/Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience coordinating activities preferred; any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Skills/Qualifications:

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, Board members, parents, and community members. Demonstrates the ability to create opportunities for parents and others to be involved in volunteer projects and activities. Demonstrates the ability to engage parents and community members in volunteer projects and activities. Demonstrates the ability to create systems to maintain information about volunteer activities.

Compensation:

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. Grade C