Clinton Public Schools is seeking a full-time, grant-funded program director for the REDS365 program. The purpose of REDS365 is to provide services & activities that help students improve in academics, attendance, behavior, promotion rates, & graduation rates.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree (Associate’s required, Bachelor’s preferred)
• Experience working with children.
• Experience working in a school or community-based out-of-school time organization
• Knowledge of afterschool programs, the local community, & effective management techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences
• Ability to perform all tasks identified in this job description
• Valid driver’s license
• Good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds
  REDS365 (21stCCLC) Program Director: The director will work approximately 6-8 hours per day to accomplish the responsibilities of the position. The typical schedule for the position will be from 10:00-6:30 M-Th and 8:00-3:30 on Friday during the school year and 8:00-4:00 M-F during the summer. The director will be compensated $30 per hour for 200 days per year. This is a year-round position contingent upon continued grant funding. The REDS365 Director reports to the Assistant Superintendent. Please email Melissa Knabe, Assistant Superintendent, for more information.

• Attend all required state-level meetings for 21st Century Community Learning Center programs.
• Establish school-based, out-of-school time centers that strive to improve student academics, attendance, behavior, & promotion & graduation rates.
• Plan, develop, implement & evaluate overall programs, services & activities to ensure they meet state objectives & the needs & interests of students.
• Establish & implement policies & procedures that fulfill all federal & state requirements for the 21st CCLC programs.
• Collect & report student data & information to meet grant reporting requirements.
• Allocate center expenditures in keeping with the grant budget & requirements.
• Hire staff based on the approved grant, & help to recruit & negotiate with community-based organizations & volunteers for the program.
• Provide direct & indirect supervision of staff.
• Develop & maintain partnerships with parents, community leaders & organizations, & school-based staff, & promote the programs, services & activities within the community.
• Maintain daily contact with program & administrative staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.