Schurz Elementary Student Council

Mineral County School District; Schurz (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mineral County School District seeks a Student Council Advisor to guide and oversee student activities while fostering leadership and responsibility. Responsibilities include planning events, maintaining records of council activities, and working closely with school staff to promote student initiatives.

Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to inspire student participation. The position requires collaboration with diverse groups and entails various physical demands and responsibilities aligned with school policies.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and motivational skills to inspire student participation.

Responsibilities

• Guide student council in planning and executing events.
• Oversee meetings to ensure productive discussions.
• Support the development of student-led initiatives.
• Maintain records of student council meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Position Overview

The Student Council Advisor reports directly to the School Principal at the site they are assigned and is responsible for guiding and overseeing the activities of the student council, fostering leadership, responsibility, and school spirit among students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions).

Student Council Activities

• Guide the student council in planning and executing events and activities.
• Oversee meetings, ensuring productive discussions and decision-making.
• Support the development and implementation of student‑led initiatives.

Student Management

• Recruit and train student council members.
• Provide leadership training and support to council members.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Develop multiple avenues of leadership opportunities in the daily operations of the school such as announcements and delivery of awards at assemblies.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work with school administration and staff to coordinate student council activities.
• Communicate with students and parents regarding schedules and expectations.
• Promote student council activities within the school and community.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain records of student council meetings and activities.
• Ensure all activities comply with school policies and safety regulations.

Qualifications for Employment

• Knowledge of strong organizational and multitasking abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and motivational skills to inspire student participation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, communicate effectively orally and in writing, establish general schedules and priorities, perform complex or varied tasks, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, comply with the school’s customer service standards.

Physical Demands

Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, and other materials. Some reach for items above and below desk level. Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to access files and records is necessary. The manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer using word processing and databases. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) is occasionally required.

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Work is performed under the following conditions: exposure to climate controlled classroom settings and to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat; may involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud for occasional to frequent time periods; may involve work in crowded environments.

Hazards: classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Blood‑Borne Pathogens: An encounter with blood or other bodily fluids may occur in this line of work. You will be expected to know and follow the safety steps in the safety training provided annually.