Activities Director /Assistant MS/HS Principal

Benton Community School District is seeking an Activities Director/Assistant Principal for the 2023-2024 school year.

Must have a teaching license or be willing to obtain Activities Director Authorization. Must have a secondary administration degree or currently working toward completion within 1-2 years. Will work under the direct supervision of the building administrators for Middle School and High School.

Position begins July 1, 2023.

Benton Community School District, located in Benton County, Iowa, is a vibrant and innovative educational institution that strives to provide an exceptional learning experience to its students. The district boasts a team of highly qualified teachers and staff who are committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility among their students.

One of the great things happening at Benton Community School District is their focus on technology integration in the classroom. The district has invested in state-of-the-art technology tools and resources that enhance the learning experience and prepare students for the 21st-century workforce.

Additionally, Benton Community School District has a strong commitment to extracurricular activities, offering a wide range of programs in sports, music, drama, and other areas of interest. These activities provide students with opportunities to explore their passions and develop important life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and self-discipline.

Overall, Benton Community School District is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that values academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. Students who attend this district are well-prepared for success in college, career, and life.

Questions about this position? Contact Dr. James Bieschke, Associate Superintendent
319-228-8701 Ext. 1502
jbieschke@benton.k12.ia.us

Rob Arnold, High School Principal
319-228-8701 Ext. 1350

Benton Community School District
High School/Middle School
600 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
319-228-8747

The interviewing process will be explained in detail with the finalists.
Salary - to be discussed with the candidates.
Reports to: Superintendent (reports on a daily basis to the high school principal)
260 day position (year round) beginning July 1, 2023. Additional contract days may also be necessary in the month of June.
Benefit package and cafeteria plan to be discussed with candidate.

BENTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description: Activities Director & Assistant Secondary School Principal

REPORTS TO: Superintendent, High School Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

STATUS: Full Time, Salary

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide each enrolled secondary student an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities that will foster skill development, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the rewards of activity involvement and the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship.

SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Administration degree, Bachelors degree or higher in Education from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Iowa teaching license with appropriate endorsements.

• Secondary teaching and extra duty assignment experience.

• Completion of Child Abuse Reporting Training.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 261 or 262 -Day Contract.

EVALUATION: The Superintendent evaluates the performance of this job.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.

• Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.

• Maintain a “service orientation” and treat all students, parents, staff, and visitors with professional courtesy.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students and job while communicating the same to the community.

• Attend seminars, trainings, classes, and professional development as needed to stay current with state and federal regulations and requirements and maintain licensure.

• Dress appropriately for the position and work required.

• Accept constructive criticism and suggestions while seeking to improve each performance responsibility.

• Maintain professionalism related to confidentiality of student records and the school operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize and administer the overall program of extracurricular athletics, both intramural and interscholastic, for the district.

• Provide leadership in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members.

• Foster good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.

• Assume responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events.

• Arrange transportation for athletic contest participants.

• Develop and place into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities.

• Verify each athlete’s eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport.

• Prepare and administer the athletic program budget.

• Supervise all ticket sales and fundraising events of the athletic program and assume responsibility for proper handling of funds.

• Arrange all details of visiting team’s needs, including lodging, meals, towels, gymnasium services, and field assistance, as appropriate.

• Make arrangements for non-school use of playing fields and facilities.

• Arrange field and gym practice schedules.

• Administer the insurance program covering school athletes, and assume responsibility for all processing of reports and claims.

• Keep records of the results of all junior and senior high school athletic contests, and maintain a record file of all award winners, stating the date and type of award, including athletic scholarships.

• Direct an in-school, extracurricular program designed to foster support for the athletic teams and school spirit among non-participants.

• Plan and supervises an annual recognition program for school athletes.

• Secure contracts with officials for all home athletic events.

• Make sure all athletes have properly signed physical forms on file.

• Emphasize to coaches and athletes safety precautions and ensure that all athletic activities are properly supervised by coaches.

• Communicate to coaches expectations and responsibilities in terms of their performance.

• Make sure coaches and athletes are aware of rules, regulations, and policies of the district.

• Inform of all conference, sectional, district, regional, and state competitions.

• Post emergency phone numbers.

• Complete (or have coaches complete) all conference and state forms, required officials’ evaluations, and other required correspondence.

• Oversee coaches’ issuance of and collection of school equipment, and uniforms, and care and maintenance of same.

• Possess knowledge of rules and regulations of the various sports and keep abreast of changes.

• Inform coaches of changes in conference and state rules, regulations, policies, etc.

• Keep an inventory (through coaches) of all athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies.

• Order equipment needed for all sports within the athletic budget.

• Work with coaches in terms of care of facilities and equipment.

• Recommend to the administration improvements in facilities, equipment, and athletic policies.

• Discipline athletes when problems are beyond the coaches’ normal range of responsibility.

• Attend conference Athletic Director meetings.

• Assist in supervising athletic events.

• Assist coaches in collecting fees/charges from students.

• Ensure that all state mandates regarding athletics are being followed by the district.

• Evaluate coaches in terms of their performance, conduct, handling of athletes, and care of equipment and facilities.

• Assist coaches in the awarding of letters to athletes.

• Provide the principal and/or superintendent (for file purposes) any state and conference correspondence with which they should be knowledgeable.

• Provide public relations and media releases on a regular basis.

• Participate in Management Team meetings and activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to dial, answer and communicate via a telephone in a clear, precise voice.

• Able to write and record reports utilizing basic computer functions.

• Able to climb stairs or stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Able to sit, reach, carry, push, bend body at waist, bend both knees, twist, and stoop while handling items.

• Able to read and interpret policies, procedures and employee handbook.

• Occasionally lift up to 25 -50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.

• Able to hear and speak in order to communicate with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Primary work setting is the Assigned Attendance Center but duties at times may require working within various attendance centers in the district or accompanying students to special events such as work experience or field trips.

• May be required to ride a school bus or drive school vehicles to carry out responsibilities of the position.

• May be required to work additional hours as required for special events or during certain times of the year.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

A signed copy of this job description should be placed in the employee’s personnel file.

Signature of Supervisor: ____________________________________ Date: _________________________

Signature of Employee: _____________________________________ Date: _________________________

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Experience
Preferred - Successful prior coaching or teaching experience - a plus.

Questions regarding hiring, handbooks or any other Human Resources topic, please contact Director Melody Spence in Central Office at 319-228-8701 Ext. 505 or mspence@benton.k12.ia.us

Benton Community Administration:

Administration Office Address

304 First Street · P.O. Box 70 · Van Horne, IA 52346 · (319) 228-8701 · Fax (319) 228-8254

Administration

• Dr. Pamela Ewell – Superintendent
• Dr. James Bieschke - Associate Superintendent, School Business Official
• Rob Arnold – Principal, High School
• Shawn Pfiffner – Principal, Keystone Elementary
• Ryan Junge – Middle School Principal, Dir. of Student Services, Assist. HS Principal
• Phillip Eastman – Principal, Norway Intermediate Center
• Jason West – Principal, Atkins Elementary Center
• Anna Upah – Administration, Dir. of Curriculum and Instructional Services

Craig Huegel - Activities Director, Assist. MS/HS Principal

Benton Community CSD

Benton Community Schools is a PK-12 public school located in east central Iowa. The District has four student attendance centers: Atkins Elementary Center (PK-3), Keystone Elementary Center (PK-3), Norway Intermediate Center (4-6), and the MS/HS (7-12).

Benton Community SD Mission Statement: "Quality Education for a Lifetime of Learning"

Superintendent Message:

The Benton Community School District provides outstanding opportunities for the students, from preschool through high school. From a caring, committed professional staff of teachers and administrators to excellent and safe learning facilities, from the fine arts to athletics, Benton Community SD provides an environment where children feel they belong.

The great success of our students is directly related to the quality of the teachers and support staff at Benton. Our employees take pride in their commitment to quality education. They just don’t teach, but they are actively involved in the development of each student. They are also involved in developing their own professional skills.

Also important to student success is the dedication and commitment of the Board of Education, parents, patrons, and every individual who plays an integral role in the growth and development of the school community’s young people. Their contributions ensure that Benton Community is a place to grow and learn. The goal of the school district is to make sure students are college and career ready as they graduate and shape them in their important role as outstanding citizens.

The most important factor that helps make Benton Community successful is the expectation that students do their best and that the school community does its best to help them. That cooperation creates an environment where everyone can succeed because of common aspirations and goals. Benton Community believes and practices its mission – to provide a “quality education for a lifetime of learning”. The core values of educational excellence, a caring environment, continuous growth, and team work provide the framework and support for our important work.

Benton Community is a place to enjoy! It’s a place that lets you get involved in things that really matter – the education of our children, the development of the community, and the quality of life. Perhaps the best way to find out about Benton Community is to talk to the people who live here. The reasons that brought them here and the reasons they stay show why Benton Community is a “place to belong”.

Dr. Pamela Ewell
Superintendent of Schools

Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BentonCSD

District Website - https://www.benton.k12.ia.us/

Benton Community is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, should be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the District Affirmative
Action Coordinator, Benton Community School District, P.O. Box 70, Van Horne, Iowa, 52346, or by telephoning 319-228-8701. Inquiries related to sex discrimination, including claims of sexual harassment
pursuant to Title IX, should be directed to Phillip Eastman, Title IX Coordinator, 100 School Drive, Norway, Iowa, 52346, (319) 227-7142, peastman@benton.k12.ia.us.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL. 60661, (800) 669-4000 or TTY (800) 669-6820.
http://www.eeoc.gov/field/chicago/ or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1004, (515) 281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416, http://www.iowa.gov/government/crc/. This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.
Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district’s central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.

The Benton Community School District has an established policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The district has an established policy of taking affirmative action in recruitment, appointment, assignment and advancement of women, minorities and disabled. The district expects the administration to know of and fully accept the equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and to make certain that no employee or applicant for employment shall suffer any form of discrimination because of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.