Openings as of 12/30/2024
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Chief of Public & Community Relations plays a key role in fostering strong relationships between the school district and the community. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage parents, community members, and stakeholders in the educational process to support student success. Additionally, the Chief of Public & Community Relations will monitor, maintain, and engage with all social media, internal, and external media outlets to ensure effective communication and engagement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.
Develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement plan that aligns with the district's goals and values.
Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and staff to ensure effective communication with the community.
Organize and facilitate community events, meetings, and forums to promote collaboration and partnership.
Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, and leaders to support school initiatives.
Oversee volunteer programs and opportunities for community involvement in schools.
Provide support and resources to parents and families to enhance their engagement in their child's education.
Monitor, maintain, and engage with all social media, internal, and external media outlets to ensure timely and relevant communication.
Create and share engaging content on social media platforms to promote district initiatives and events.
Respond to inquiries and comments on social media channels promptly and professionally.
Evaluate the effectiveness of social media and media strategies and make recommendations for improvement.
Serve as a liaison between the school district and external stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Experience in community engagement, public relations, or community development.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of K-12 education systems and issues.
Leadership and project management skills.
Experience working in a school district or educational organization preferred.
Proficient in social media management and content creation.
CERTIFICATION
Bachelor's degree in education, Communication, Public Relations, or related field.
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.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
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.
Required Testing Drug test
Clearances
Background and CPS Check
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This position shall have responsibility for examining and treating minor sports injuries within the level and scope of his or her first aid training and will provide reasonable observation and care to more serious injuries until qualified medical staff can be reached.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.
· Examines student-athletes and treats injuries within the scope of training and/or refers student-athletes to appropriate practitioner or clinic or arranges for transport to local hospital.
· Provides standard first aid treatment for injuries not considered serious, which may include cleaning injured areas and applying antiseptic, salves, ointments, or bandages.
· · During treatment, maintains compliance with OSHA’s bloodborne pathogen standards.
· · Collect, review and maintain all physical examination records.
· · Maintains required records and documentation including log of injuries and illnesses requiring first aid treatment.
· · Maintains adequate inventory of first aid supplies; requests additional supplies when needed.
· · Maintains neat and tidy first aid room.
· · Ensures a safe environment for practices and competition.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Student-Athletes during practice & competition.
· First-Aid Room
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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions may be applied.
Knowledge of:
· Health, physical education and athletics.
Skill in:
· Understand, apply and utilize a computer and related software applications such as Microsoft Office.
· Using modern office equipment.
· Utilization of Event Management systems for scheduling, knowledge of Huddl software is a plus.
Ability to:
· Ability to remain calm and tactful in stressful situations.
· Ability and willingness to work with open cuts, burns, and other injuries.
· Good judgment and evaluation skills.
· Engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
· Assist in the preparation of state reports and other required reports as needed.
· Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree required. Successful completion of American Red Cross first aid and CPR courses or equivalent training with another organization required.
Must have a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and ability to provide own transportation.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Willing to work various days at different times. Including weekends.
Required Testing
· Drug Test
· Fingerprinting/Background Clearance
To provide a middle school basketball program to meet the needs of students in the GCSC.
· Patience
· Leadership
· Good communication skills
· Mentoring
· Tutoring
· Positivity
· Passion
· Perseverance
· Communication
· Imagination
· Observation
· Service Learning Projects
Students.
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.
The Middle School Basketball Coach is responsible for all aspects related to and practicing with conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising pre-season and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures.
· Demonstrate knowledge of basketball fundamentals and programs
· Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the basketball program
· Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements
· Complete and assist the Athletic Director with a meaningful schedule
· All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department
· Record of developing and maintaining a quality program
· Experience coaching middle school students preferred
· Experience in an Urban School Environment
· Function and contribute to total Athletic and Academic Programs
· Have knowledge of fundraising activities
A High School Diploma is required. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have previous coaching experience.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES
To be determined
Required Testing Clearances
· Drug Test · Background Clearance/CPS Check
To provide a high school wrestling program to meet the needs of students in the GCSC.
Students
The Head Wrestling Coach is responsible for all aspects related to and practicing with conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising pre-season and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures.
· Demonstrate knowledge of wrestling fundamentals and programs
· Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the wrestling program
· Plan and coordinate practices and travels for games home and away
High school diploma or equivalent. Must have expertise in the coaching area being taught. Must have the ability to communicate using good command of oral and written communication skills and work well with students, parents, staff, and community.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES Coaches should, whenever possible, be regularly certified to teach in Indiana schools. Any non-teaching coach employed by a school, who does not hold a valid teaching license, shall complete a certified coaches education course prior to being employed for a second year. Head Football and Basketball coaches must hold a valid Indiana teaching license.
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. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
· Drug Test · Background Clearance EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To achieve and maintain standards of excellence in the teaching of career education.
· Coordinates the development of the district’s welding job preparation plan.
· Provides instruction in the areas of shop, oxygen-actylene equipment, arc/MIG/TIG welding, carbon arc cutting, fitting and fabrication, metallurgy, blueprint reading, pipe fitting and pipe welding.
· Organizes and supervises Vocational and Industrial Clubs of America student organization.
· Develops programs to promote the elimination of sex bias, sex stereotyping and the negative profiling of special needs students.
· Assists with the selection and ordering of state of the art equipment, instructional materials and supplies.
· Attends professional meetings to stay abreast of both program curriculum and job opening opportunities according to labor market demands.
· Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
· Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective working environment.
Knowledge of
· Curriculum Development and operations.
· Using a computer and related software applications.
· Develop promotional materials for the welding program.
A minimum of five years welding experience required. Must have good interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate written and oral communication skills. Ability to work well with students, parents, teachers and administrators. Ability to coordinate programming and instruction with local agencies and organizations.
Must hold a Welding license.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
· Background Clearance
PURPOSE STATEMENT To provide nursing services to students and staff in a manner that will maximize the attainment of their full health potential. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred. 5 years of successful nursing experience. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. CERTIFICATION Indiana Registered Nurse License required. 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. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. 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. Required Testing
The responsibilities of the School Site Coordinators are to:
· Establish and lead a Student Support team and process in the school that identifies and responds to the strengths and personal developmental needs of each and every child in the school.
· Connect students to a range of prevention, early intervention and intensive services programs
that address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of each student.
· Develop and enhance community partnerships with varied community agencies to meet the
identified needs of students, families, and the school.
· Collaborate with school staff, including classroom teachers, to implement the City Connects
model.
· Promote the City Connects model of student support to the school community, families and
community agencies.
· Engage families and caregivers in understanding and supporting the education of their children
and the ways in which academic outcomes are enhanced by serving the social / emotional and
personal development needs of the child.
· Collect data on the implementation of the model and the delivery of services
Minimum Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in School Counseling or Social Work
· Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Pupil Adjustment Counselor, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW / LICSW) (IDOE Licensed is a plus.)
· Experience working in a school environment
· Evidence of culturally competent practices
· Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff, a diverse student body and families, as well as a team of professionals at both the school and the university.
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and background:
• Experience and/or knowledge of elementary education;
• Communication skills via a second language, especially Spanish;
• Experience with an organization that uses data to guide practice.
REPORTS TO: Principal or Principal’s Designee
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Teachers are needed to teach reading and writing skills in an afterschool program to students in grades 3 through 8 who may have experienced learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The afterschool program is geared towards students whose scores fell between the 30-50 percentile on standardized tests. This is a non-traditional afterschool program that will infuse the Hip Hop Music genre into its reading and writing program known as Flocabulary. In addition to reading and writing, teachers will incorporate College and Career Readiness (CCR) skills as well as Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) opportunities.
This afterschool program is funded by the Indiana Department of Education’s Student Learning Recovery Program (SLRP) Grant. The Gary Alumni Pathway to Students (GAPS), a 501c3 organization, is the recipient of this two-grant and has partnered with the Gary Community School Corporation to implement the SLRP in all its elementary and middle schools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide the following support:
· Based upon the SY 2021 i-Ready, iLearn, and/or IEP data to identify students in grades 3 through 8 who need additional academic support in reading and writing;
· Use the Flocabulary online learning curriculum to teach and reinforce reading and writing skills.
· Use prescribed interventions for students to enhance their acquisition of social, emotional, cognitive, and college and career readiness skills;
· Document students’ progress on a weekly basis and provide bi-weekly progress reports;
· Use Flocabulary instructional and program support tools with fidelity; and
· Ensure aligned program supports according to the Indiana State Standards
2. Execute the following duties and responsibilities in collaboration with the student’s assigned classroom teacher, counselor or other identified staff:
· Meet and instruct identified students in the locations and at the times designated by the local school;
· Collaborative with other grade-level teachers, school personnel and the Director for the project to
share best practices;
· Use program assessments for progress monitoring purposes of student growth as required by the grant;
· Facilitate the implementation of the CCR activities and SEL activities that will be integrated into the afterschool program in addition to the academic component that will focus primarily on reading and writing;
· Establish and communicate to students, clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects;
· Maintain accurate and correct records as required by law, GCSC policy, and administrative regulations;
· Analyze program data and adjust instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize the probability of student success and attendance;
· Teach students to work collaboratively to solve problems and to think logically and creatively; and
· Build effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and bi-weekly progress reports available to students, parents, and Project staff for education related purposes, e.g., open house, conferences, program-related activities.
3. Participate in professional growth and development through in-person and virtual training sessions and attendance at corporation-sponsored in-services.
4. Maintain a strong, regular personal attendance record.
5. Other duties assigned by supervisor in collaboration with Director of the Project.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree (minimum), three or more years of teaching experience preferred; but retired teachers, college students, and support personnel are welcome to apply.
CERTIFICATION: Not required.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from administrators, parents, students, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to use available information and develop realistic long-term and short-term plans for curricular goals.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all corporation, state, and federal requirements. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on corporation and school objectives and student needs and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, stand, talk, walk, see, hear, (corrected or uncorrected), and sometimes, to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to read small print.
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 noise level will vary depending on the daily activity.
The employee must often meet deadlines and must report to class and/or duty assignments on time.
The work environment includes inside and outside areas. The work environment includes exposure to sunlight; risk of being bitten by animals or insects; exposure to environmental allergens (grass, weeds, pollen, and trees) and occasional exposure to solvents, degreasers, pesticides, and/or herbicides. The employee may be exposed to CRT’s. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
