Program Specialist - Math Buddy Program

Key Objectives for success: Volunteer Program Management Focus on the oversight and support of the Math Buddy Volunteers. School & Student Engagement Support collaboration with partner schools and encourage positive relationships between the program and the school community. Program Operations Support Ensure effective program operations through data collection, reporting, and communication. Essential Functions: Volunteer Program Management Provide supervision for volunteers at school sites and ensure that volunteers are using program materials during tutoring sessions Manage Math Buddy supplies at the school sites Use knowledge of US Math Recovery Council’s AddVantage MR principles to answer questions and provide guidance to volunteers regarding curriculum and lesson planning Give feedback to volunteers in daily session report folders Ensure that volunteers are following school district and CCO policies Encourage volunteer feedback and communicate volunteer input and concerns to Program Director School & Student Engagement Transport students to and from classes Ensure students are always following school expectations for behavior Communicate with school administration about student progress and concerns Provide a middle-of-year student update to each student’s teacher detailing what the student has achieved and is continuing to work on in Math Buddy sessions Assist Program Director and school district staff with student screenings at beginning, middle, and end of year Assist in planning and executing family engagement events at the school site Program Operations Support Become an expert in CCO’s Math Buddy curriculum and resources Attend monthly continuing education meetings for volunteers Communicate with the Director about program progress at schools Keep accurate records of student and volunteer attendance Act as a substitute Math Buddy in case of volunteer absence Assist program staff with volunteer events Physical context and work environment: Physical Requirements Percentage of Work Time Spent on Activity 0-24% 24-49% 50-74% 75-100% Seeing: Must be able to read documents and use computer. X Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with coworkers and general public in person or via a phone. X Sitting: Must be able to sit for long periods of time. X Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about the work area. X Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up items off the floor and check equipment. X Climbing: Must be able to climb a stepstool or short ladder. X Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance. X Driving: Must be able to drive locally on occasion for work-related assignments. X Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to type, handle documents, and use equipment and electronic devices. X Reaching: Must be able to reach above shoulder. X Other Duties: The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of essential functions and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Work Hours: Must be available to work during tutoring hours, which differ from school to school and year to year. The position requires approximately 20 hours a week when school is in session (September – May) with additional hours for training and professional development as assigned by Program Director. Mission: Staff members are expected to positively reflect the mission of Crosslines Community Outreach—to improve the quality of life in our region through compassionate service and outreach to our most vulnerable neighbors, by doing together what can best be done together in the name of Jesus Christ. Education, Experience, and Qualifications: Experience in mathematics education is preferred. Experience supervising volunteers is preferred. At all times, this individual must strive for improvement and growth—personally, professionally, and for the services they manage. Applicants should have exceptional multitasking skills and be highly organized. Ability to provide excellent customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with CCO staff, school staff, and volunteers Excellent communication skills Ability to direct others, have excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, always displaying a high level of professionalism. Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision and on a deadline. Proficiency using computers, including Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office software suite. Applicant must successfully complete a drug screening, background investigation, and driver record check. Applicant must become an approved volunteer in Springfield Public Schools and complete background checks required by the school district. Must ensure that the confidentiality of children served is maintained as required by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Crosslines Community Outreach is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability status of qualified individuals. Job Summary: The Program Specialist will serve as a school site coordinator of the Math Buddy Program – an outreach of Crosslines Community Outreach (CCO). The Program Specialist must be proactive in managing site logistics, supporting volunteers, and ensuring smooth coordination between students, teachers, and program staff. To thrive in this role, the individual must be dependable, highly organized, and confident in managing multiple responsibilities in a dynamic school environment. They should be a clear communicator, a collaborative team player, and someone who finds fulfillment in helping students and volunteers succeed. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow district and organizational policies are essential.