French Exchange Program Hosting Sponsor AHS

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics athletics the arts and various activities. Situated in central Iowa just 6 miles from Des Moines Ankeny CSD caters to over 12800 students from preschool through 12th grade making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.

Exchange Program Sponsor

Position Summary

An Exchange Program Sponsor serves as a primary contact for managing and overseeing host school responsibilities; coordinates and communicates the timelines activities and logistical details of sponsored trip(s) while presenting the Ankeny School District in a professional manner and manages the exchange budget following all district fiduciary responsibilities and processes.

Details:

• French Exchange Program Sponsor (District - Based Hosting Sponsor) $1000

Reports To: Building Principal Or Designee.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with partner school sponsors.
• Determine dates for hosting and/or travel to other countries and partner school schedules for the period of the stay.
• Communicate with school administration families and community partners all relevant details permissions and approvals.
• Coordinates and communicates the timelines activities and stay logistical details including but not limited to securing host families scheduling transportation determining calendar of activities/events.
• Manage exchange budget following all district fiduciary responsibilities and processes.
• Leads annual processes necessary to ensure longevity of exchange such as board approval for hosting and trips updates to partnerships etc.
• Serves as primary contact for managing and overseeing host school responsibilities.

Other Functions

• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work without close supervision.
• Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Is respectful and appropriately interacts with staff students and visitors.
• Uphold and adhere to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program.
• Support the goals and objectives of the school district and follow all district policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing reaching driving standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: Justin Mohr Date: March 21st 2023

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employement Opportunity (EEO) Employer.