Art club

PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS DISTRICT #209 POSITION JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Art Club Sponsor FLSA STATUS: Extra Duty/Stipend Position STIPEND: As set forth in Article VIII.D ("Stipends") of the Proviso Teachers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (July 1, 2024 June 30, 2028). REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics and Activities Activities Facilitator Building Principal or Designee POSITION OVERVIEW The Art Club Sponsor is responsible for organizing, supervising, and promoting the Art Club in alignment with the District's mission, policies, and student development goals. The Sponsor provides students with opportunities to explore artistic interests, develop creative skills, collaborate with peers, and participate in school and community activities. The Sponsor serves as a mentor, leader, and liaison among students, staff, administration, and families to provide a safe, inclusive, engaging, and meaningful extracurricular experience. QUALIFICATIONS Required Experience or Training • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Demonstrated leadership skills • Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff in a school setting • Ability and willingness to fulfill all responsibilities associated with the position Desired Experience or Training • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Substitute Teaching License, retired educator status, or educator-related certification/endorsement (e.g., School Counselor, School Psychologist, or School Social Worker) • Knowledge of or experience with visual arts, art education, or related creative activities • Previous experience sponsoring, supervising, or supporting school-based student activities • Previous experience working with high school students When qualifications are substantially equal, preference shall be given to Proviso Teachers Union (PTU) bargaining unit members in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT • Organize and facilitate regular Art Club meetings, activities, programs, exhibitions, and events. • Guide students in planning and implementing meaningful, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate art activities. • Provide opportunities for students to explore various artistic techniques, media, and forms of creative expression. • Encourage student creativity, artistic development, leadership, teamwork, shared decision-making, and responsibility. • Promote student involvement and foster respectful and positive relationships among students and adults. • Promote student self-esteem and personal growth through positive reinforcement and recognition of effort and achievement. • Encourage students to maintain an appropriate balance between academic responsibilities and extracurricular participation. • Use student feedback, participation information, and program outcomes to continuously improve Art Club activities. SUPERVISION AND STUDENT SAFETY • Provide active and effective supervision during all Art Club meetings, events, exhibitions, field trips, and other sponsored activities. • Maintain student safety and ensure compliance with District policies, school rules, and student conduct expectations. • Clearly communicate and consistently enforce expectations regarding attendance, behavior, eligibility, and participation. • Ensure the safe and appropriate use, storage, and care of art supplies, materials, tools, and equipment. • Enforce applicable academic eligibility requirements in accordance with District policy and IHSA requirements, when applicable. • Ensure all off-campus activities receive required District approval and that permission forms, transportation arrangements, and other required documentation are completed. • Fulfill all mandated reporter responsibilities and comply with applicable Illinois law, training requirements, and Board policy. COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION • Maintain t