Academic Team Sponsor

Boone County Schools; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Boone County Schools is seeking an Academic Team Sponsor for elementary, middle, and high school levels. The sponsor will coach students for academic competitions, plan regular practices, and organize contests while coordinating fundraising and ensuring supervision by certified staff.

The role emphasizes communication with students, families, and the community and requires appropriate teaching credentials or emergency substitute certification, along with CPR/First Aid qualifications.

Qualifications

• Has a valid Kentucky teaching certificate or emergency substitute teaching certificate under specified regulation.
• Para Educator in Boone County Schools meeting KRS 161.180(2).
• CPR/First Aid with AED certification from approved provider.

Responsibilities

• Coach participants in skills for academic competition.
• Plan and schedule regular practice sessions.
• Schedule contests and coordinate with events.
• Recommend equipment and supplies.
• Obtain principal approval for fund-raising activities.
• Monitor student fundraising activities related to the program.
• Enforce eligibility criteria and sportsmanship.
• Ensure supervision by certified staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Engaging diverse students

Education

Kentucky teaching certificate

Emergency Certificate for Substitute Teaching (16 KAR 2:120)

Para Educator, Boone County Schools (KRS 161.180(2))

CPR/First Aid (adult & child) certification

Job description

TITLE: Academic Team Sponsor – Elementary, Middle, High

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has a valid Kentucky teaching certificate; or
• Holds a valid Emergency Certificate for Substitute Teaching under the qualifications outlined in 16 KAR 2:120 Sec. 2 (7)(b); or
• Is employed as a Para Educator, with Boone County Schools, and qualifies under compliance with KRS 161.180(2)
• Have current certification of C.P.R. course including Adult and child certifications, the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator and the requisite First Aid Training, conducted by an instructor or program approved by a college or university, the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other bona fide accrediting agency
• Has the ability to work well with all students
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, parents, and the community

JOB GOAL: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, and an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in academic competition
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice
• Schedule all contests
• Recommend the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies
• Obtain advanced approval from the principal for all fund raising activities
• Monitor and be responsible for all student fund raising activities related to the academic program
• Enforce the established performance criteria for eligibility
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times
• Obtain principal's approval in advance for all trips and contests
• Have all students under supervision of certified personnel at all times at approved after school programs
• Participate in those functions and activities as described in the regular teacher job description
• Maintain a file of practice schedules to document the teaching of proper skills/knowledge
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Stipend
• Board approved 9/12/02 Revised 1/10/2019

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 4:16:31 PM CST.