Catholic_RE_Coordinator_Statement_of_Work.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

19 June 2018

1. Contract Position Title: Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE)

2. Scope of Responsibilities: Serves as the resource person, advisor and coordinator of religious education for the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Catholic Parish. The coordinator consults and coordinates with the Branch Chief, who in turn monitors the contract's work.

3. Qualifications: The Catholic CRE shall:

3.1. Possess current certification as a Catechist from a Roman Catholic diocese and have at least two years of classroom experience as a catechist in a Parish School of Religion (PSR).

3.2. Have a Master’s degree in Education, teaching, or similar. Applicants with lessor or equivalent experience shall be considered if no otherwise fully qualified individuals apply.

3.3. Be bilingual in English and Spanish. Applicants only proficient in English shall be considered if no bilingual individuals apply.

3.4. Be able to work successfully within the pluralistic environment of the Air Force Chaplain Corps.

3.5. Possess good people skills that enable him/her to work effectively and harmoniously with others including: chaplains, chapel staff, volunteers, and parishioners.

3.6. Furnish a resume including academic and religious education work related experience along with at least two letters professional reference (no relatives).

4. General Responsibilities. The Catholic CRE shall:

4.1. Assist the Catholic Pastor (GS Priest) and Catholic Director of Faith Formation by assuming responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Parish School of Religion (PSR). The PSR consists of Grades Early Childhood through Grade 12 and an Adult Education Class as well as Sacramental Preparation Programs for the sacraments of: Baptism (for un-baptized students), Penance and Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, and Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

(RCIA).

4.2. Meet regularly with the Catholic Pastor (GS Priest) to review the status and effectiveness of the PSR Program.

4.3. Recruits, trains, nurtures, and leads volunteer staff to include: grade level coordinators, catechists, and administrative staff members. The list of volunteers shall be approved by the GS Priest or Branch Chief.

4.4. Maintain contact and positive relations with parents/guardians of students in the PSR.

4.5. Plan and execute annual registration of PSR students.

4.6. Prepare and submit proposed annual budget for the PSR to the Director of Faith Formation in accordance with budget and policy directives.

4.7. Comply with all Federal, State, and Local Laws and requirements and Air Force Instructions that apply to this position.

4.8. If awarded the contract, the contractor shall submit an application for a background check to the Branch Chief according to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI 1402.5), Criminal History Background Check.

4.9. Ensure volunteers working with youth below 18 years of age receive a background check as described in DoDI 1402.5. Background check documents shall be routed through the Branch Chief and/or designated Chapel staff member for processing.

5. Specific Responsibilities: The Catholic CRE shall:

5.1. Establish and publicize regular office hours.

5.2. Prepare PSR Funds and Facility Requests in accordance with Air Force and Chaplain Corps policy and directives, and submits them to the Director of Faith Formation.

5.3. Upon proper approval of Funds Requests, order and distribute all curriculum, equipment, and supplies required to support the PSR. Funds Requests are to be submitted in a timely manner according to AFI and Chapel policies.

5.4. Schedule and facilitate PSR Staff Meetings.

5.5. Ensure evaluation of catechists is conducted either personally or through grade-level coordinators. Provide feed-back to catechists.

5.6. The contractor shall personally perform the services described above or coordinate performance by a substitute of equal or higher proficiency who has been approved in advance by the Branch Chief. Submit the names and qualifications of proposed subcontractors to the Branch Chief for approval at least 14 days prior to the proposed absence. Subcontractors shall meet the requirements for the position as outlined in this Statement of Work (SOW).

6. Security & Safety:

6.1. The Contractor shall comply with all Air Force computer and information security requirements, if applicable.

6.2. The Contractor shall ensure that all keys, if any, issued by chapel staff are not lost or misplaced, and not used by unauthorized persons. These keys are property of the US

Government. The Contractor shall not duplicate any US government key. The Contractor, upon termination, shall return keys to the Facility Manager.

6.3. The Contractor shall ensure that all facilities are properly secured at the conclusion of all programs or services when a Chaplain or Chaplain Assistant is not present.

6.4. The Contractor shall observe all safety and security requirements at the facility this is being used and make all reasonable efforts to protect US government property from damage.

7. The Wing Chaplain:

7.1. May provide office space, utilities, furniture, supplies (general office supplies), telephone, equipment (computer hardware, computer software, printer, monitor, paper copier, fax machine, and scanner) and any other equipment determined to be necessary to meet the needs for the effective accomplish of the pastoral and faith formation ministry described in this Statement of Work.