International Programs Coordinator (Stipend)
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
DMPS is seeking a coordinator for international exchange programs specifically supporting our exchange partnership with Kofu Japan. Prior experience supporting exchange programs is strongly preferred.
TITLE:ACTV International Programs
CLASSIFICATION:Teacher Supplemental Pay
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education:Bachelors degree
- Work Experience:Current DMPS employee
- Licensure or Certification:Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
- Ability to collaborateeffectively with a diverse workforce and student population.
- Effective written and oral communication.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis including days evenings weekends and summer when necessary.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for coordinating the sister-city exchange between the Des Moines Public Schools and the Kofu Japan
Public Schools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Establish and maintain relationship with local and Kofu Japan Board of Education departments.
- Foster aspects of the cultural proficiency framework and determine opportunities to facilitate in real-world scenarios with students and staff of Des Moines.
- Increase international relations with the city of Des Moines and Kofu Japan especially between the mayors office of each city.
- Represent the Des Moines Public Schools effectively in the community state national and world.
- Serve as designated delegate for all Kofu Japan teachers administrators and community members traveling to Des Moines throughout the school year.
- Specific tasks to accomplish these essential functions will be provided in separatedocument.
- Collaborate and build community relationships to gain involvement in Kofu Exchange events
DEPARTMENT:Leadership and Learning
REPORTS TO:Network Principal Supervisor
HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED:N/A
BARGAINING GROUP:DMEA Teacher
FLSA STATUS:Exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL DEMAND: | FREQUENCY: |
Standing | Frequent 33% - 66% |
Walking | Frequent 33% - 66% |
Sitting | Frequent 33% - 66% |
Bending/Stooping | Occasional 1% - 32% |
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling | Occasional 1%- 32% |
Climbing/Stairs | Occasional 1% - 32% |
Driving | Occasional 1% - 32% |
Lifting (20 lbs.) | Frequent 33% - 66% |
Carrying (20 feet) | Frequent 33% - 66% |
Manual Dexterity Tasks | |
Telephone | Frequent 33% - 66% |
Computer | Frequent 33% - 66% |
Other | Never 0% |
Working Conditions | |
Inside | Constant 67% |
Outside | Occasional 1% - 32% |
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity | Occasional 1% - 32% |
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA 50321; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By:Maureen Norris
Date: 04/13/2021
Required Experience:
IC
