Program Support Specialist - GLENWOOD ACADEMY

Position Reports to: Principal and Director of Residential Services

 Supervisory Responsibilities: None

POSITION SUMMARY & OBJECTIVES:

The Program Support Specialist works with students and staff to facilitate both academic and residential programs at Glenwood Academy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the running of the library program including, but not limited to; book inventory, book check-out and check-in procedures, as well as organization and general maintenance of the library.
• Work with the reading coordinator in implementation of the Accelerated Reader Program.
• Collaborate with teachers and Principal to develop a weekly library schedule for students.
• Ensure appropriate library reading materials are available to students and staff aligned with curriculum and units of study.
• Regularly communicates with parents as needed regarding student progress, needs and or concerns.
• Assist school programming needs as determined by the Principal.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans for both residential and academic programs.
• Participate in curriculum development related to residential and academic programming.
• Participate in in-service sessions as scheduled by the VP of Academic Affairs, Principal or Residential Director.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students and staff in a culturally diverse environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement in all aspects of the position.
• Supervise and assist with afterschool programming.
• Ensure students are picked up by parents/legal guardians.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in agency seminars and in-service programs as designated by administration.
• Attend designated Glenwood Academy events, programs and meetings.   
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university. 
• Minimum of two years of  experience  working in a school or afterschool program setting
• Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license with no suspensions in effect within the previous three (3) years of hire.  
• No history of child abuse or neglect.

This position meets the FLSA requirement for EXEMPT

Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be all-inclusive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment at Glenwood is an “at-will” arrangement.