Buddies Advisor

Applications will be accepted until July 10, 2026, 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

Units: 4
Location: Marple Newtown High School
Number of Positions: 1
Effective:  School Year

Job Description: Marple Newtown Best Buddies is a club that is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students at Marple Newtown and offers the students a multitude of activities as well as an opportunity to socialize and make lasting friendships.

• Experience: Experience working with school‑age students and coordinating and managing events.
• Skills: Strong managerial, organizational, and communication skills.
• Education: Valid PA teaching certificate.

• A faculty advisor acts as a liaison between the school administration and the club, providing guidance to student leaders and members.
• Advisors work with student leaders to plan events and create opportunities for inclusion.
• Advisors work with program staff and special education advisors to provide information, support and build lasting relationships.
• Advisors will communicate with parents regarding permission/consent to participate.
• Advisor will promote the club and events in the school and community.
• Advisors will attend events.
• Advisors will schedule, organize, and arrange transportation to and from events.
• Advisors will chaperone students at dances or other social events and provide supervision during all meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.
• Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies.

Frequency of meetings: September – June; 1 meeting per week for an hour; 8–10 events per year

Approximate number of students enrolled: Approximately 70+ students

Clearances: In accordance with the school code, Act 24 and all related clearances.

• 1–2 years experience - $438.00
• 3, 4, 5 years experience - $475.00
• 6 years & over experience - $510.00

Interested candidates should submit an on-line application.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at .

Marple Newtown School District
36 Media Line Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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