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Director – Nenana Student Living Center (NSLC)
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
DATE of DESCRIPTION: April 27, 2006
DEPARTMENT: Nenana Student Living Center
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Classified Administrator
DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT: 220
NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
To supervise operation of the Nenana Student Living Center
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Knowledge, abilities and experience with students from unique, diverse, minority backgrounds.
2. Possess a valid Alaska driver’s license.
3. No record of criminal felony conviction or conviction of any offense involving youth.
4. Prior successful experience working with Alaska Native youth or minority youth in rural and/or isolated settings.
5. Prior successful experience working with “at risk” youth.
6. Exceptional interpersonal relations and communications skills.
7. Previous experience in social work, counseling, education or social service settings preferred.
8. Previous administrative experience or experience supervising employees desired.
9. Exceptional organizational skills.
10. Previous experience working in residential student setting preferred.
11. Demonstrable patience and solid understanding of the social/emotional needs of adolescent youth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Demonstrate consistent punctuality and regular attendance
2. Reside at the Nenana Student Living Center or in a location close to the NSLC (location may require Superintendent approval).
3. Comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulation regarding boarding homes, student care centers, student residential life centers, educational institutions, etc.
4. Be available for District business or student needs whenever needed, including weekends, holidays and hours outside of the normal working day.
5. Plan and supervise the overall Nenana Student Living Center Program to ensure student safety and social well-being.
6. Work closely with the Nenana City Public School Principal to ensure appropriate flow of information and communication of student need (social and academic).
7. Supervise and evaluate Nenana Student Living Center staff to ensure satisfactory job performance.
8. Attend local, state and national meetings as needed or directed by the Superintendent.
9. Ensure appropriate student resident behavior.
10. Communicate regularly either via telephone, e-mail or newsletter with parents of student residents.
11. Prepare required reports in a timely manner.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer
Telephone
Intercom System
Overhead Projector
Audio/Visual Equipment (DVD player, television, VCR, etc.)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Finger strength required to type effectively on a computer keyboard
2. Finger, hand and arm strength necessary to write on paper, whiteboard, overhead projector sheets, etc. throughout the workday.
3. Visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer monitor
4. Lower body strength to kneel, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
5. Verbal stamina to articulate clearly and with appropriate volume throughout the workday.
6. Auditory discrimination sufficient to receive detailed information through normal speech at 5 feet and warning cries or alarms above normal classroom and playground noise.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
1. Occasional exposure to weather extremes.
2. Occasional exposure to loud noises.
3. Irregular work hours
-EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION-
Vision: To be the exemplary rural Alaskan district that is flexible and responsive to the needs of students while developing academic and personal excellence.
Mission: To provide an innovative education, using trauma-engaged techniques and relevant activities promoting problem-solving and citizenship, that empowers each student to achieve their highest potential.
The Nenana City School District is located in Nenana, Alaska. We are 55 miles south of Fairbanks and 300 miles north of Anchorage on the Parks Highway. The City of Nenana is positioned at the confluence where the Nenana River enters the Tanana River.
On average, our district serves 200 K-12 students at the Nenana City School and 1700 correspondence students through the CyberLynx K-12 program, with satellite offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Wasilla.
The Nenana Student Living Center (boarding facility) is home to up to 120 high school students who come from all over Alaska to attend Nenana City School. Please see the Nenana Student Living Center and CyberLynx pages for more information on these programs.
Nenana is also home to the Nenana Ice Classic, a longstanding Alaskan tradition.
Nenana City School District is privileged to have an outstanding and experienced staff. The District has a strong record of academic and vocational education success. Staff takes seriously the mission of providing the best possible education to prepare youth for advancement in today’s complex world.