Position Summary

The Spanish Club Advisor is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and supervising all activities of the Spanish Club. This position promotes cultural awareness, language development, and global citizenship by engaging students in activities related to Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. The Advisor works with students, parents, and staff to plan events, foster student participation, and ensure compliance with district policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Coordination

• Organize and supervise Spanish Club activities, events, and meetings.

• Hold a minimum of one meeting per month.

• Develop and submit an annual program calendar at the start of the year, including all relevant dates for meetings, events, and activities.

• Communicate schedules and updates to students, parents, and staff.

• Enter all meetings, events, and activities into the district’s facility use software (FMX).

Student Engagement & Promotion

• Coordinate club marketing and student recruitment to encourage active participation.

• Promote cultural awareness and appreciation through events, field trips, guest speakers, and community involvement.

• Support students in developing leadership skills by guiding them in planning and executing activities.

Budget & Fund Management

• Maintain working knowledge of the club budget.

• Collect and deposit funds in accordance with Board of Education policy.

• Monitor and manage expenditures in compliance with district procedures.

Qualification Requirements

To excel in this role, an individual must demonstrate the ability to perform each essential duty to a high standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise students individually and in small or large group settings during meetings, events, and school-sponsored activities.

• Oversee parents and volunteers assisting with club programs.

Skills and Abilities

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents, correspondence, and instructions accurately.

• Strong communication skills in both English and Spanish preferred.

• Capable of effectively engaging with students, parents, and community members.

Mathematics Skills

• Ability to perform accurate calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios.

Reasoning Ability

• Apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills in planning and overseeing club activities.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

• Understanding of district policies, Board of Education requirements, and student activity guidelines.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and listen.

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• May lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.

• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

• Noise levels vary from quiet to loud depending on activities.

• Work is performed in classrooms, meeting areas, and event venues.

Compensation

• Compensation is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between Richmond Community Schools and MEA-Local 1/Richmond Education Association (REA).

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply online via TalentEd: https://richmondcsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

 

Questions regarding this position may be directed to: 

Sarah Mitchell-Ogden
Director of Human Resources
Email: jsogden@richmond.k12.mi.us
Phone: (586) 727-3565, ext. 6050

 

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military status, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division, Richmond, MI 48062.