Job Description
South Burlington School District
Position Description
Job Title: School's Out Counselor
Location: District
Job Group: Non-Union
Reports To: School's Out Site Director
Summary: Responsible for assisting a site specific School's Out Site Director in planning, supervising, and
delivering programmed activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists in the daily operation of the after school program by:
a. Interacting with students, staff, parents, and the school community in a constructive manner to create a
positive, and welcoming learning environment.
b. Providing general supervision to students. Ensures guidelines for participation, inclusion, conduct, and
discipline are followed to maintain a safe, enjoyable, learning environment.
c. Monitoring student transitions and dismissal from activities.
d. Serving as a liaison and maintaining relationships with students, school administrators, parents/guardians,
volunteers, and community members.
e. Assists with the coordination and supervision of students during monthly field trips.
f. Attends meetings as needed.
g. Providing regular feedback to the Site Director about activities, recommended actions, needs, concerns,
and highlights. Reports incidents involving students and/or staff immediately to the School's Out
Coordinator.
2. Assist the Site Director in administrative processes including, but not limited to: attendance, data collection
and entry, training staff, communications, activity planning, and performing enrollment procedures.
3. Participates in trainings and professional development, as determined appropriate, by the School's Out
Coordinator.
4. May perform other duties as assigned.
General Responsibilities: In the absence of the Site Director and/or Head Counselor, may perform supervisory
responsibilities of program activities and staff. Assists with student supervision and problem resolution. All
responsibilities are carried out in accordance with District policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Two year college or equivalent experience preferred. Experience in program
leadership and previous school employment preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR.)
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, individuals, and groups from the greater
school community.
Math Skills: Ability to work with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and demonstrates
an ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several
abstract and concrete variables.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff,
and the community is essential. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and
written form is required. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board policies
is required.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, sit, talk, and hear.
The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms. The employee is required to interact with students, staff,
and the public, and to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Is responsible for the safety, well-being of
students, and the work output of staff. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will drive occasionally.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity and location.
Terms of Employment: As outlined in letter of employment
Evaluation: Annual
Date Approved: 7/2/14 L. Lamphere
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
(P.L. 110-325), which became effective on January 1, 2009 is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are
performed by the individual(s) currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Board reserves the right to waive the essential
requirements contained in this job description.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Positions Available: 2

Equal Opportunity Employer
South Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Associate degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions
There are no application questions required for this job posting.

Contact Information
Ida Pero, SO Assist Program Adm
2 Baldwin
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Phone: 8026527320
Email: ipero@sbschools.net