Scholastic Bowl Coach & Student Mentor

Decatur-Public-Schools; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools District #61 is seeking a Scholastic Bowl Advisor for both high school and middle school. The role involves facilitating student participation in academic competitions, coaching teams, arranging practices, and publicizing results.

The position is based on Schedule B and includes additional duties as an activity sponsor. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Building teaching staff preferred
• Demonstrates organizational ability and skill in interpersonal relations
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community

Responsibilities

• Ensure all students are in custody of parent/guardian prior to leaving a scheduled event.
• Publicize the availability of Scholastic Bowl competition, meet with students, and explain the procedures, rules, and student responsibility toward the program.
• Select students for the Scholastic Bowl teams
• Arrange practice sessions for the students and serve as a coach and teacher at the practices.
• Publicize competition results/team scores to the student body.
• Assist in securing Scholastic Bowl judges and other meet workers for home meets.
• Supervise students at all practices/meets.
• Coordinate activities with the master school calendar.
• All meetings are held outside the student attendance hours.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Effective communication with district

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Decatur Public Schools District #61 is seeking a Scholastic Bowl Advisor for both high school and middle school. The role involves facilitating student participation in academic competitions, coaching teams, arranging practices, and publicizing results.

The position is based on Schedule B and includes additional duties as an activity sponsor. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and the