Student Government Sophomore Class Caucus/ School Spirit Committee Sponsor

Pine-Richland School District; Pine Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a Student Government Sophomore Class Sponsor at Pine-Richland High School to guide student government activities, promote leadership, and uphold democratic procedures.

The sponsor will supervise elections, coordinate Homecoming events, manage budgets, communicate with parents, and collaborate with the High School Principal and Student Activities Coordinator to plan and report.

Qualifications

• Experience in or knowledge of this program or activity is desirable.
• Current criminal record and child abuse clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Student Government's mission and purpose to the students, staff and administration.
• Ensure that the rights of all students are respected.Demonstrate and model democratic procedures.
• Supervise the nomination and election of Student Government officers and members in cooperation with the Student Activities Coordinator.
• Ensure that the provisions of the Student Government constitution and by-laws are carried out in spirit as well as form.
• Provide advice and counsel to executive officers of Student Government.
• Oversee all joint session meetings and act in advisory capacity at such meetings.
• Oversee and coordinate all activities of class caucuses and standing committees in cooperation with sponsors of such committees/caucuses.
• Supervise the coordination and execution of Homecoming-related events and activities in cooperation with all caucuses and committees.
• Coordinate student membership in the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils (PASC).
• Facilitate student participation and activities in the PASC and attend PASC functions; accompany/chaperone students on PASC events.
• Provide recognition for participants and publicity for activities.
• Supervise the cleaning, storing and care of all equipment and supplies.
• Arrange for the use of school facilities for Student Government activities.
• Monitor and supervise Student Government budget and accounts in accordance with all District policies and procedures.
• Supervise students during Student Government activities and provide for chaperones as needed.
• Maintain student discipline in accordance with the student Code of Conduct and all other District policies.
• Assist students to coordinate planning for the senior dinner dance.
• Attend all Student Government functions and activities.
• Facilitate the reproduction of any materials needed for Student Council projects.
• Maintain communications with parents of participants as needed.
• Attend faculty sponsor meetings.
• Prepare and submit end-of-year report and summary to the Student Activities Coordinator.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with District Administration, Student Activities Coordinator, staff, students and community.

Job description

Student Government Sophomore Class Caucus/ School Spirit Committee Sponsor JobID: 1101

• Position Type:
  Athletic Coach/Activity Sponsor/ Activity Sponsor
  
• Date Posted:
  9/3/2026
  
• Location:
  Pine-Richland High School
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  

Student Government Sophomore Class Sponsor

Position Title: Student Government Sophomore Class Sponsor

Department: High School

Reports To: High School Principal; Student Activities Coordinator

SUMMARY

• This position is responsible for co-guiding the activities of Student Government and fostering an atmosphere based on democratic principles which promotes and trains students in leadership skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Interpret Student Government's mission and purpose to the students, staff and administration.
• Ensure that the rights of all students are respected.Demonstrate and model democratic procedures.
• Supervise the nomination and election of Student Government officers and members in cooperation with the Student Activities Coordinator.
• Ensure that the provisions of the Student Government constitution and by-laws are carried out in spirit as well as form.
• Provide advice and counsel to executive officers of Student Government.
• Oversee all joint session meetings and act in advisory capacity at such meetings.
• Oversee and coordinate all activities of class caucuses and standing committees in cooperation with sponsors of such committees/caucuses.
• Supervise the coordination and execution of Homecoming-related events and activities in cooperation with all caucuses and committees.
• Coordinate student membership in the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils (PASC).
• Facilitate student participation and activities in the PASC and attend PASC functions; accompany/chaperone students on PASC events.
• Provide recognition for participants and publicity for activities.
• Supervise the cleaning, storing and care of all equipment and supplies.
• Arrange for the use of school facilities for Student Government activities.
• Monitor and supervise Student Government budget and accounts in accordance with all District policies and procedures.
• Supervise students during Student Government activities and provide for chaperones as needed.
• Maintain student discipline in accordance with the student Code of Conduct and all other District policies.
• Assist students to coordinate planning for the senior dinner dance.
• Attend all Student Government functions and activities.
• Facilitate the reproduction of any materials needed for Student Council projects.
• Maintain communications with parents of participants as needed.
• Attend faculty sponsor meetings.
• Prepare and submit end-of-year report and summary to the Student Activities Coordinator.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with District Administration, Student Activities Coordinator, staff, students and community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students participating in this program.Directs activities of any program volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in or knowledge of this program or activity is desirable. Current criminal record and child abuse clearances required.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The sponsor must respect student and family rights to privacy and comply with all laws, regulations and District policies and procedures governing confidential information.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating or procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, their parents or employees of the district. Ability to communicate in a positive way with members of the media.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to guide appropriate record keeping of student accounts related to program.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills in word processing and database are helpful.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.