• Supports the schools’ music, art, drama, dance, or band program in any capacity.
• Assists with school events.
• Helps teacher/sponsor with preparations and clean-up.
• Helps design and build stage sets for school performances.
• Designs and/or makes costumes.
• Travels with students to performances.
• Organizes fundraisers.

Classroom: (Basic Reading, Math, English, Science, Social Studies)

• Works with students in general subject area.
• Supervises learning centers, games, and other areas.
• Monitors and assists with computer-based learning applications.
• Works with small groups on special projects.
• Assists teacher in organizing classroom.

Clerical: Assists with the operation of the school in such specified roles such as receptionist, data input assistant, or file clerk.  

Dade Partner (other): Business or organization that has adopted a school to provide support and resources.

Day Chaperone:  

• Assists the school and teachers in overseeing students on field trips.
• Takes responsibility for a group of students as assigned by the teacher.
• Ensures the safety of all the students.
•  Remains with the group during the entire trip.

Volunteer Chaperone Guidelines

• Chaperones/volunteers must be 21 years of age or older, even if the person is an employee of M-DCPS.
• Chaperones/volunteers may not bring preschoolers or children who are not registered at the school for which they are volunteering on the trip.
• Chaperones/volunteers are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages or using mood modifiers at any time.

Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC):

The EESAC is the sole body responsible for final decision-making at the school relating to implementation of the provision of the state system of improvement and accountability. The EESAC’s additional responsibilities include the following:

• To assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP);
• To assist in the preparation and evaluation of the school’s annual budget; and
• To recommend waivers or changes to Florida Statute, Florida Board of Education Rules, School Board Bylaws & Policies, and labor contract provisions.

Library/Media:

• Assists media specialist as needed.
• Reads to students or serves as a story-teller.
• Assists students with creating audio/visual media presentations
• Assists with book fairs.

PTA/PTSA 

Tutor:

• Assists at any grade level and in any subject area.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce basic skills.
• Offers remedial help or reinforcement activities.
• Provides additional support to exceptional students.

Speaker/Presenter:

• Provides students with the opportunity to learn about careers, hobbies, talents, travel experiences, and skills.
• Delivers motivational presentations.
• Supports instructional program.