POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Studies Olympiad Advisor is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and supervising the school’s participation in the Social Studies Olympiad program. This role includes guiding students through preparation for competitions, fostering academic excellence in history, civics, geography, and related disciplines, and promoting teamwork and intellectual curiosity. The Advisor ensures that all activities comply with district policies and competition guidelines while creating a positive and supportive environment for participants.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To excel in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a high standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents, correspondence, and instructions accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members.

MATHEMATICS SKILLS

• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations, including percentages, ratios, and data interpretation for scoring and event analysis.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrate understanding of district policies, Board of Education requirements, and competition regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise students individually and in small or large group settings during practices and competitions.
• May oversee parents and volunteers during program activities.