J.H.G. Green Team Advisor

Middletown

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J.H.G. Green Team Advisor

The Gaudet Green Team is an educational program that empowers students and teachers to help the environment through waste reduction, recycling, composting, energy conservation, and pollution prevention. It alerts students to the environmental problems of their world from their immediate area - the school and home - to the entire planet, and encourages their active participation in learning about these problems and trying to advocate for solutions.

Under the direction of the Middle School Principal, the responsibility of the Middle School Green Team Advisor is to oversee, guide, and direct the students to become environmentally conscious and make good choices that relate to recycling, wildlife, gardening and sustainability.

Overall Responsibilities

There are a wide variety of responsibilities which come with being the Green Team Advisor. The list below is not inclusive of all responsibilities, but is a general overview of expectations for the position. The majority of student activities require planning time and/or supervision beyond the school day, the stipend for the Advisor is in place for this reason. No additional pay and/or compensations days will be granted for work done in the capacity of the Advisor. The Advisor must follow all school district policies and regulations and must enforce the rules of Middletown Policies and Procedures, as well, Rhode Island General Law.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Assist the club members on developing goals for the year.

· Select a few suitable environmental projects that are age appropriate.

· Assist the club on organizing fundraisers.

· Apply for grants to support environmental projects.

· Meets with Town committees, if necessary, regarding Open Space and Planning.

· Maintain necessary club roster.

· Ability to supervise and assist students effectively.

· Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.

· Interact with Superintendent and/or School Committee and present information as requested.

· Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents.

· Serve as a role model for students.

· Counsel students on matters concerning school procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner.

· Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.

· Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student records, etc.

· Ensure safety of students.

· Comply with Federal and State laws, R.I. Department of Education rules, and School Committee policies.

· Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

· Good organizational/leadership skills.

· Work with other school clubs and organizations in calendar scheduling.

· Meet established deadlines.

· Communicate with parents about events.

Qualifications

· Valid R.I. Teaching Certification (Preferred).

· Documentation of a clear BCI.

· Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate school events.

· Work effectively with large and small groups.

· Basic first aid/CPR (Preferred).

· Effective, active listening skills.

· Organizational and problem solving skills.

· Ability to communicate ideas and directions clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

· Organizational and problem-solving skills.

· Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or School Committee may find appropriate.

First Reading - November 19, 2017

2nd Reading and Approval – December 14, 2017