Constitution Project Sponsor (anticipated)

POSITION PURPOSE:The Constitution Project Sponsor coordinates and supervises the school’s participation in the Constitution Project, an immersive civics and career-exploration program that engages students in hands-on learning experiences related to law, government, journalism, public safety, and the judicial process. The sponsor recruits and mentors students, organizes project activities, collaborates with community professionals, and ensures students are prepared for all project-related events, presentations, and competitions.

The sponsor fosters student leadership, civic engagement, critical thinking, professionalism, collaboration, and ethical decision-making through experiential learning opportunities.

REPORTS TO:Building Principal

CLASSIFICATION:Extra Duty

EVALUATION:Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with district policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with school-aged students preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise students effectively in a variety of settings and activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and community members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Embrace and work continually in support of the district mission of “Expecting Excellence… Learning for All.”

Program Leadership and Supervision

• Organize, supervise, and facilitate assigned student activities, clubs, programs, or organizations.
• Recruit and encourage student participation and engagement.
• Conduct meetings, practices, rehearsals, events, or activities as appropriate to the assignment.
• Supervise students during all scheduled activities, competitions, performances, trips, and events.
• Maintain appropriate student conduct and enforce district policies and procedures.

Student Development

• Foster leadership, teamwork, responsibility, citizenship, and positive interpersonal relationships.
• Encourage student growth through participation, collaboration, and skill development.
• Promote inclusivity, respect, and a positive learning environment.
• Support student safety, well-being, and academic success.

Communication and Coordination

• Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, administration, and community partners.
• Coordinate schedules, event logistics, transportation, permissions, facilities, and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with school personnel and outside organizations as needed.
• Provide timely updates regarding activities, expectations, and schedules.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records related to participation, attendance, finances, fundraising, inventories, or activity documentation as required.
• Follow district procedures regarding student eligibility, travel, purchasing, fundraising, and activity management.
• Submit required reports, forms, and requests in a timely manner.
• Manage assigned budgets and resources responsibly.

Professional Expectations

• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and ethical conduct.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Support district goals, policies, and the overall educational mission of the school.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KEY SKILLS/CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstration of quality character traits, including commitment, dependability, integrity, and fairness.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district and legal requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is an at-will position that may be terminated by either the school district or the employee, with a two-week notice period. Stipend is based on experience and aligned with the board-approved salary schedule.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to supervise and actively participate in student activities and events. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by the assignment. Ability to travel with students for activities or events when necessary.

This document defines the general purpose and responsibilities of the position and does not represent an exhaustive list of duties. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. The stated requirements reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Houston R-I School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Houston R-I School District is an equal opportunity employer.