Administrative

Administration Job Descriptions

Pond Cove Elementary School Principal

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description

TITLE: Pond Cove Elementary School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education /Certification

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: Faculty and Staff of Pond Cove Elementary School

JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to develop, achieve and maintain the best possible educational program for the students of Cape Elizabeth that supports the mission, vision and beliefs of the Cape Elizabeth School Department.

PERFORMANCE AREAS:

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicable terms of the Cape Elizabeth Administrators Association agreement.

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The Superintendent will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

APPROVED: June 13, 2006 Revised: October 9, 2012

Pond Cove Elementary School Assistant Principal

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description

TITLE: Pond Cove Elementary School Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

REPORTS TO: Principal of Pond Cove Elementary School and Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: Faculty and staff of Pond Cove Elementary School as assigned by the Pond Cove Elementary School Principal or the Superintendent of Schools

JOB GOAL: To assist the Pond Cove Elementary School principal in leading and supervising the educational program at the school in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of the Cape Elizabeth School District.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicable terms of the Cape Elizabeth Educational Administrators’ Association agreement.

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The Elementary School Principal will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Approved By the Cape Elizabeth School Board: June 11, 2013

High School Principal

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description

TITLE: High School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education /Certification

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: Faculty and Staff of Cape Elizabeth High School

JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to develop, achieve and maintain the best possible educational program for the students of Cape Elizabeth that support the mission, vision and beliefs of the Cape Elizabeth School Department.

PERFORMANCE AREAS:

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per negotiated Cape Elizabeth Administrators Association agreement

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully completed and the extent to which yearly job goals are met. The Superintendent will perform the evaluation.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Approved By the Cape Elizabeth School Board: June 13, 2006

High School Assistant Principal

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description 

TITLE: High School Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

REPORTS TO: Principal of Cape Elizabeth High School and Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: Faculty and staff of Cape Elizabeth High School as assigned by the High School Principal or the Superintendent of Schools

JOB GOAL: To assist the High School principal in managing and supervising the educational program at the school

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicable terms of the Cape Elizabeth Educational Administrators Association agreement.

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The High School Principal will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

School Board Approved: 10.13.15

Middle School Principal

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description

TITLE: Middle School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education /Certification

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: Faculty and Staff of Cape Elizabeth Middle School

JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to develop, achieve and maintain the best possible educational program for the students of Cape Elizabeth Middle School that support the vision, mission, and values of the Cape Elizabeth School District.

PERFORMANCE AREAS:

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicable terms of the Cape Elizabeth Administrators Association agreement.

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The Superintendent will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Approved By the Cape Elizabeth School Board: June 11, 2013

Middle School Assistant Principal

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 

Job Description

TITLE: Middle School Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

REPORTS TO: Principal of Middle School and Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: Faculty and staff of Cape Elizabeth Middle School as assigned by the Middle School Principal or the Superintendent of Schools

JOB GOAL: To assist the Middle School principal in leading and supervising the educational program at the school in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of the Cape Elizabeth School District.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per negotiated Cape Elizabeth Educational Administrators Association agreement

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The Middle School Principal will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Approved By the Cape Elizabeth School Board: June 11, 2013

Assistant Director of Nutrition

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description TITLE: Assistant Director of Nutrition

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Education/Certification: Bachelor of Science Degree in food service management or nutrition, or equivalent experience. Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.
  2. Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge, understanding and demonstrated aptitude or competence in the performance responsibilities listed below; good work habits; dependability and ability to work without supervision; ability to maintain positive relations with students, school and town personnel, supervisors and citizens at all times; knowledge of proper food handling and proper use of cleaning chemicals and use of Material Safety Data Sheets. Must be willing to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested. Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as required by law. Demonstrated aptitude for, or competence in the areas listed under responsibilities. Such alternatives as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable.
  3. Experience: Demonstrated aptitude or competence for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.

REPORTS TO: School Nutrition Director

JOB GOAL: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: School Nutrition Director’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following as requested and/or directed:

  1. Manages the day-to-day operation of the cafeterias, district wide.
  2. Plans and supervises the preparation and serving of food.
  3. Purchases and maintains an inventory of all foods and supplies.
  4. Provides the monthly inventory to the School Nutrition Director at the end of the month.
  5. Inspects kitchen facilities and operations to ensure that standards of diet, cleanliness, health, and safety are being maintained.
  6. Evaluates food service workers.
  7. Checks all invoices for accuracy before presenting them to the School Nutrition Director.
  8. Deposits all cash received on a daily basis and maintains necessary records.
  9. Performs related duties as required including duties at special meal functions.
  10. Willingness and ability to work with others, to share and cross-train in order to promote the concept of “teaming” and “a team approach” in order to meet the Program needs.
  11. Administers POS system.
  12. Maintains communication with parents concerning school lunch accounts. 
  13. Assists Director with all state and federal administration paperwork.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Year round position. Compensation in accordance with recommendations established by the Superintendent of Schools and District Business Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, problem-solving, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting Physical Demands: sitting, standing, climbing stairs, adjusting, connecting, lifting (to 30 lbs.), bending, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, carrying, writing, walking, and operating equipment Environmental Conditions: inside, slippery surfaces, chemical exposure, biological exposure, working around moving objects, and working alone

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The School Nutrition Director will perform the evaluation.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

School Board Approved: May 9, 2006

Draft: September 13, 2012 

Revised: September 12, 2017

Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Descriptions - Administrator

TITLE: Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

SUPERVISES: N/A JOB GOAL:

To ensure the Cape Elizabeth School Department’s compliance with, and implementation of, all aspects of state and federal nondiscrimination laws and regulations and sex/gender-based discrimination and harassment laws and regulations, including Title IX.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As specified in the concurrently served administrator contract. EVALUATION: As specified in the concurrently served administrator contract.

APPROVED:

Assistant Superintendent

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description

TITLE: Assistant Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education /Certification

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

JOB GOAL: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting the Superintendent in the overall administration of the District, managing and leading to accomplish District priorities, and facilitating the development and implementation of district-wide curricula, assessment, and instruction and staff professional development programs that support the vision, mission, and values of the Cape Elizabeth School Department.

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO:

Administration/Organizational Management:

Communications

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The Superintendent will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

APPROVED By the Cape Elizabeth School Board: June 11, 2013

REVISED: April 14, 2015

August 30, 2016

May 11, 2021 

Athletic Director

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description

TITLE: Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education /Certification

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

SUPERVISES: Cape Elizabeth School Department Athletic programs

JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to develop, maintain, and improve the athletic program for the students of the Cape Elizabeth School Department.

PERFORMANCE AREAS:

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicable terms of Cape Elizabeth Administrators Association agreement.

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The High School Principal will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

APPROVED: June 13, 2006

Revised: October 9, 2012 

School Department Business Manager

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description

TITLE: School Department Business Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education /Certification:

 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent work experience.

 Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval

Special Knowledge/Skills:

 Proficiency in school financial accounting practices

 Proficiency in applicable federal, state and local funding requirements and financial reporting

 Successful experience working in a leadership role in schools, municipal, or private sector

 Proficiency with municipal accounting software, computerized record keeping and related procedures

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: Central Office Business Office staff

JOB GOAL: To provide leadership in the financial area of school day-to-day activities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve months per year. Salary and benefits to be established by the School Board.

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully completed and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The Superintendent of Schools, will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

School Board Approved: June 11, 2019

Director of Educational Technology

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description

TITLE: Director of Educational Technology

QUALIFICATIONS:

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES:

JOB GOAL: To provide leadership, coordination, and innovation in the development and implementation of a comprehensive K-12 technology education program.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Year-round position with rate of pay and benefits as established by the School Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent in accordance with the district’s policy on evaluation.

APPROVED: April 13, 2021

Director of Special Services

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description

TITLE: Director of Special Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education /Certification

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

CO-SUPERVISES: In collaboration with building administrators, co-supervises and evaluates Special Education teachers, educational technicians assigned to special education, and professional support staff.

JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to develop, achieve and maintain an appropriate educational program for students with disabilities that support the mission, vision and values of the Cape Elizabeth School Department.

PERFORMANCE AREAS:

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per negotiated Cape Elizabeth Administrators Association agreement

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The Superintendent will perform the evaluation.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

APPROVED By the Cape Elizabeth School Board: June 13, 2006

REVISED: February 13, 2007

April 14, 2015

September 13, 2016

Director of Facilities and Transportation

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description

TITLE: Director of Facilities and Transportation

SUMMARY: This is a responsible administrative position managing the facilities of both the Town and Schools of Cape Elizabeth and the transportation department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Education/Certification: High School diploma, or equivalent, college degree or post secondary training in facilities maintenance field. Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.
  2. Special Knowledge/Skills:
    1. Demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of construction, maintenance, cleanliness, safety and security. 
    2. Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements for transportation of students. 
    3. Demonstrated aptitude or competence in electrical, plumbing, heating and mechanical systems repair. 
    4. Demonstrated aptitude or competence in supervision and training of maintenance and custodial employees. 
    5. Knowledge and experience in energy conservation and utility management. 
    6. Thorough knowledge of the proper handling of hazardous materials, including asbestos management, and maintaining of Safety and Material Safety Data Sheets. 
    7. Thorough knowledge of cleaning programs that encourage the use of green products and practices in schools and public buildings. 
    8. Considerable knowledge of environmental regulations. 
    9. Must possess strong organizational skills. 
    10. Ability to write specifications and to write reports to other officials. 
    11. Ability to communicate effectively. 
    12. Experience in preparing and administrating Facilities budget. 
    13. Computer Literacy. 
    14. Strong interpersonal skills in a team environment. 
    15. Knowledge, understanding and demonstrated aptitude or competence in the performance responsibilities listed below 
    16. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable. 
  3. Experience: 
    1. At least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity in either business, industry, or a governmental agency. 
    2. At least three years of experience in the area of planning and maintaining physical facilities. 
    3.  Experience as a facility manager in an educational facility desired.
    4. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities. 

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools and/or Business Manager

SUPERVISES AND EVALUATES: All custodial and maintenance personnel with input from the head custodians and maintenance foreman, bus drivers, school bus maintenance worker, transportation scheduler and administrative assistant to director of facilities and transportation.

JOB GOAL: To provide students, employees and the community at large, with a safe, secure, clean, attractive, comfortable and efficient environment in which to learn, play, work and engage in personal growth and development and to provide an effective and efficient transportation system insuring safety of all riders.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1.  Selects and recommends persons to be hired, disciplined, discharged, or promoted.
  2. Establishes and administers schedules and procedures for the regular, ongoing custodial and maintenance care of all buildings. 
  3. Oversees the scheduling of transportation including: routes, athletics and co-curricula trips. 
  4. Oversees the scheduling of Town and School facility and field use. 
  5. Examines all buildings on a regular basis for needed repairs and maintenance, organizes, documents and implements a program of preventive maintenance for all buildings. 
  6. Inspects all buildings on a regular basis to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained. 
  7. Establishes and recommends priorities on repair projects and writes contracts. 
  8. Establishes an on-going five-year capital plan.
  9. Responsible for planning of ADA compliance for all buildings.
  10. Orders requested materials, equipment and custodial supplies as needed and for inventory needs following the purchase order procedures. 
  11. Tracks all work orders and log expenses in School Dude Maintenance program.
  12. Manage expense accounts with the supervision of the School Business Manager.
  13. Maintain monthly account expense sheets for town and school review.
  14. Consults with the Business Manager as to the need for services and/or repairs by outside contractors.
  15. Maintains a system for effective energy efficiency and recycling in all buildings.
  16. Consults with building principals and town department heads regarding the establishment of regular preventive maintenance programs.
  17. Advises on the hiring of contractors, architects and engineers and assigns work orders. 
  18. Has thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance of all of the heating and cooling systems.
  19. Maintains safety standards in conformance with state and insurance regulations and develops a program of preventive safety.
  20. Complies with all state laws and regulations, submits all reports and maintains records as required by the state.
  21. Prepares and administers the custodial and maintenance and transportation budgets, works with administrators and department heads to be sure that all facility needs are identified.
  22. Arranges for and insures that all custodial, maintenance and transportation staff participate in all required trainings.
  23. Monitors the time records of all maintenance, custodial and transportation staff and certifies them for salary payments.
  24. Maintains a positive relationship with students, staff and citizens at all times and strive constantly to promote the safety, health and comfort of the students, employees, and community members.
  25. Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the Business Manager and/or Superintendent of Schools.
  26. Respond to emergency calls pertaining to buildings and transportation. 
  27. Attend meetings in the evenings and make presentations. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Compensation and work hours in accordance with recommendation established by Superintendent and Business Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, editing, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting Physical Demands: The physical demands listed here are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: sitting, walking, climbing stairs, operating computers and other equipment, using tools, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Environmental Conditions: outside, inside, slippery surfaces, microwaves, chemical exposure, biological exposure, working around moving objects or vehicles, and working alone

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy. The Superintendent of Schools will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws. NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

School Board Approved: June 8, 2010

Revised Draft: February 22, 2012

Revision Approved: June 20, 2012

Director of Nutrition Services

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Job Description 

TITLE: School Nutrition Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Education/Certification:
    1. Bachelor of Science Degree in food service management or nutrition. 
    2. Hold a valid State of Maine Dept of Education Criminal History Records Check Approval. 
    3. Hold a valid food service sanitation certificate. 
    4. Possess a valid Maine Driver’s License. 
    5. Registered Dietician preferred 
  2. Training and Experience: To qualify for this position, an individual must have a minimum of five years experience in food service management or possess any combination of experience and education that would ensure being able to meet and fulfill job requirements. The emphasis will be on a sustainable model that includes: menu planning, food procurement, staff training and supervision, and serving nutritious, tasty, and appealing from scratch meals in a commercial or institutional environment, preferably to include experience with USDA Child Nutrition Standards and accountability. The individual must demonstrate competency in literacy and possess specialized training in culinary skills. 
  3. Special Knowledge/Essential Skills: Quantifiable record of success in volume food service with a basis in sustainable practices. Computer skills including high level of proficiency in Word, Excel and Nutritional software programs. Knowledge, understanding and demonstrated aptitude or competence in the performance responsibilities listed below; good work habits; dependability and ability to work without direct supervision; ability to maintain positive relations with students, school and town personnel, supervisors and citizens at all times; knowledge of cleaning chemicals and use of Material Safety Data Sheets. Must be willing to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested. Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as required by law. Demonstrated aptitude for, or competence in the areas listed under responsibilities. Such alternatives as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. 
  4. Essential Job Duties: The following skills are essential to this position: 
    1. Direction, leadership, communication and personality 
    2. Knowledge (and ability to translate knowledge) of sustainable food preparation, recipes and menus; 
    3. Supervision and training; 
    4. Sustainable food and supplies procurement; 
    5. District-wide administration and financial management; 
    6. Facilities management and maintenance – including design and development of existing and future facilities; 
    7. g) Working knowledge of all national, state and town health, sanitation and safety policies, laws and guidelines as they relate to food service operations.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

SUPERVISES: Food Service Staff

JOB GOAL: To provide each student with food of high nutritional quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: School Nutrition Director’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following as requested and/or directed:

  1. Direction, Leadership, Communication and Personality
    1. Employ exemplary leadership and communication skills in order to maintain healthy morale, resolution of operational issues and strong working relationships with staff, administrators, teachers, students, vendors and farmers, as well as all of the other related stakeholders (Wellness Committee, parent/community organizations, etc.)
    2.  Uncompromising commitment to use of seasonal organic and/or sustainably produced products, to the greatest extent possible;
    3.  Ability to plan, coordinate, organize, delegate and supervise, day-to-day operations;
    4.  Ability to collect and manage assessment of students, staff and parents regarding meals and operation; 
    5.  Stay abreast of food and nutritional developments specific to youth; 
    6.  Develop and articulate our food services program goals and objectives, vision and operation; 
    7.  Represent the Program at events, through public speaking, publications and the press; and 
    8.  Enjoy working with children.
  2.  Knowledge (and ability to translate knowledge) of Sustainable Food Preparation, Recipes and Menus Oversee the planning of daily menus with food service managers that meet the following requirements, keeping in mind that all food served must be of the highest possible quality: 
    1.  Use seasonal, regional, organic and/or sustainably produced food products;  
    2. Ensure that recipes are strictly adhered to, and that foods served are of the highest nutritional quality and taste standards; 
    3.  Offer menu choices in compliance with current USDA guidelines; 
    4.  Evaluate and incorporate appropriate foods from USDA commodity program into weekly menu plan; 
    5.  Balance expensive dishes and ingredients with less expensive ones; 
    6.  Develop new recipes in compliance with current USDA guidelines; and 
    7.  Ensure that menus are enticing and list supplying farms and producers, as well as precise names of produce and ingredients.
  3. Supervision and Training 
    1.  Meet with food services management staff regularly to review operational challenges; 
    2.  Develop goals and objectives, defining responsibilities that can be supervised and evaluated; 
    3.  Develop and update all job descriptions annually, if needed; 
    4.  Facilitate and orchestrate individual school strategic planning; 
    5.  Employ and support practices that ensure Wellness policy goals and objectives are successfully achieved; 
    6.  Oversee all food service personnel in accordance with district policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements; 
    7.  Conduct performance evaluations for all staff according to the approved schedule; 
    8.  Facilitate and orchestrate staff mandated and general training as required by law; and 
    9.  Work with union representatives and/or stewards to resolve any collective bargaining issues, as needed.
  4. Sustainable Food and Supplies Procurement
    1.  Oversee the implementation of the farm-to-school model by finding innovative ways to keep the school lunch program supplied with fresh, seasonal, organic, and/or sustainably grown produce and products, by building partnerships between the school district and local family farms or appropriate local suppliers in off season; 
    2.  Oversee the selection, ordering, and purchasing of food supplies, culinary equipment, and cleaning and laundry supplies that fit within a sustainable model; 
    3.  Develop innovative strategies to ensure the use of fresh, seasonal, sustainably grown ingredients from local farms when available; and 
    4.  Understand and articulate product stability issues.
  5. District-wide Administration and Financial Management Oversee the following departmental functions:
    1. • Maintenance of weekly/monthly shift schedules; 
    2.  Maintenance of product and supply inventories to insure cost management while evaluating food cost and ensuring that costs are in line; 
    3.  All fiscal and budgetary cost controls, to include monthly Profit and Loss reviews by cost center; 
    4.  Preparing and administering the departmental budget and overseeing daily bank deposits; 
    5.  Maintenance of accurate employee, sales, materials and food preparation records and preparing invoices for payment by Business Office; 
    6.  Insure all required reports are accurately maintained and delivered in a timely manner including all state and federal application and monthly reporting forms; 
    7.  Work with and manage a computerized food service accounting program; 
    8.  Interview, hire, discipline, and recommend termination of staff to the Superintendent; and 
    9.  Maintain interoffice, department, inter-department and community correspondence and communications.
  6. Facilities Management and Maintenance 
    1.  Oversee the establishment and adherence to sustainable practices, which will include an intensive recycling and composting program; 
    2.  Oversee and implement a system that teaches and employs safe and proper operating practices to ensure that all equipment is maintained in good repair and safe working order; and 
    3.  Oversee a system that ensures the timely repair of broken or unsafe equipment, and that hazardous conditions are rectified in a timely manner. 
  7.  Working knowledge of all national, state and town health, sanitation and safety policies, laws and guidelines 
    1.  Establish policies and procedures that ensure that fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats, fish, and poultry, foods and supplies are stored and rotated to ensure maximum freshness and minimize waste; 
    2.  Establish continuing staff development to insure the practice of procedures necessary to safe and sanitary food handling; 
    3.  Establish an inspection system for the kitchen and dining areas for compliance with sanitary standards, care and maintenance of equipment, and observance of proper procedures; and 
    4. Establish a system that ensures that students practice safe food handling procedures.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month year. Salary and work year in accordance with recommendations established by the Superintendent of Schools and District Business Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Physical Demands: ability to smell, taste and feel, in order to determine quality of raw and prepared food products, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, grasping, manipulate large and small objects, climbing stairs, adjusting, connecting, lifting (to 30 lbs.), bending, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, carrying, writing, read small print, stand for long periods, walking, operating equipment, and work around loud noise. Mental Demands: working with frequent interruption while simultaneously supervising a variety of tasks, calculating, comparing, problem-solving, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting. Environmental Conditions: inside, slippery surfaces, chemical exposure, biological exposure, working around moving objects, and working alone.

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

School Board Approved: November 14, 2006

Revised: June 9, 2009

Extended Learning Opportunities [ELO] Coordinator

TITLE: Extended Learning Opportunities [ELO] Coordinator 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Education/Certification: College degree or equivalent, satisfactory CHRC fingerprinting, criminal records review, and valid Maine teaching certification preferred, but not required. 

  2. Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge, understanding and demonstrated aptitude or competence in the following skills: Organizational, communication, computer, public relations, facilitation, record-keeping, and problem-solving. Must demonstrate initiative and be self-motivated, have experience in guiding school age students, regardless of past certification; mentoring/coaching skills; understanding of Maine Guiding Principles, and performance-based assessments and reporting required. Ability to maintain positive relations with students and school staff at all times is a necessity.

  3. Experience: Successful, practical experience, regardless of past certification, and a demonstrated ability to think creatively about how to build on student interests to build innovative, personalized learning opportunities.

REPORTS TO: High School Principal or Assistant Principal if delegated by Principal

JOB GOALS:

 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ELO Coordinator will do the following:

  1. As the ELO coordinator, the employee will identify, recruit, and facilitate linkages between potential ELO participants, and provide ongoing logistical support to teachers, community partners, and students alike

  2. Develop and maintain best practices for the development and assessment of ELOs

  3. Sustain and oversee resources, technology, supplies for ELOs

  4. Participate in the creation of, and maintain the ELO budget

  5. Monitor compliance with the district’s policies on ELOs, volunteers, and insurance requirements; ME Department of Labor laws for minors; and the necessary applications and approvals for each

  6. Participate in state-wide conversations and dialogues involving the future development and improvement of the ELO program

  7. Liaison between faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members

  8. Update and maintain public relations with the community via website, local newspapers, etc. as well as maintain an internal promotional notification effort (posters, pamphlets, profiles) that shares with students the ELO opportunities available to them

  9. Interface with key school departments and teams such as curriculum plan teams (CPT) and special education

  10. Provide ELO permissions, documentation, and insurance documents to community partners

  11. Organize, execute, and host public ELO presentation and exhibitions

  12. Aggressively promote, recruit, and monitor creative individual and group ELOs

  13. Promote, recruit, and assist faculty and community partners

  14. Develop plans for ELOs, in collaboration with students, educators, and community partners

  15. Creatively dovetail student needs with community resources

  16. Monitor ongoing ELOs

  17. Provide direct services to ELO students

  18. Coordinate transportation needs for students

  19. Establish ELO evaluation team

  20. Keep and report on grades for students

  21.  Manage and maintain ELO records

  22. Actively and openly celebrate and promote the successes of the ELO program and its participants

  23. Create, manage and appropriately share a database of community, parent, and business participants for CEHS student growth opportunities (job shadowing, internships, mentoring, college and career development, etc.)

  24. Nurture, encourage, and coordinate mentoring opportunities for older students to work with younger students individually and to build mentoring relationships with students in classrooms in the middle and elementary schools and for community adults to develop mentoring relationships with high school students in the Student Driven Learning program and more generally

  25. Plan, organize, guide, mentor, and teach student participants in our Student Driven Learning program.

  26. Communicate with Guidance on a regular basis on ELO tracking and grading

  27. Report ELO statistics to building administration and central office on a semester basis

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary determined by the Superintendent/187 days per year 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, problem-solving, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting

Physical Demands: The physical demands listed here are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: sitting, walking, climbing stairs, operating computers and other equipment, using tools, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Conditions: inside, outside, slippery surfaces, potential minimal biological exposure (human waste, body fluids), working around moving objects, working with students, working with adults, and working alone

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The High School Principal and/or designee will perform the evaluation.

The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently, and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

School Board Approved: April 14, 2015

Revised: Sep 14, 2023