Duties
Skills & Abilities: *Other duties may be assigned
- Enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, Board of Control, parents, and the community
- Outgoing, proactive personality and polished, professional image
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across programs, services and locations
- Excellent organizational skills to manage workflow and the ability to motivate others
- Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and meet quick deadlines and adapt to emerging situations
- Ability to take a project from concept to completion with minimal supervision or direction
- Ability to design and prepare brochures, newsletters, presentations and press releases
- Proficient skills in social media applications and web design
- Proficient skills in basic graphic design and desktop publishing
- Advanced word processing skills (G-Suite for Education), familiarity with website content
- management system, knowledge of electronic newsletters, and proficiency in software related to communications position.
- SASED organization, operations, policies and programs
- Modern office practices, procedures, computer software programs, and equipment.
- Communications tools such as e-mail, social media, calendar functions, and task management
- Maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with the public and District staff
- Work confidentially and use appropriate discretion in disseminating information
Essential Functions:
- Research, plan, direct and evaluate a strategic internal and external community relations program that supports the mission of the School Association for Special Education in DuPage with audience appropriate media messages and communication.
- Maintains master editorial calendar
- Develop and distribute public information materials and media releases pertaining to school information and programs using various methods including social media.
- Assist with photography of district students, personnel, and activities for publication.
- Design and produce district print publications such as informational brochures, newsletters, postcards, flyers and invitations.
- Maintain district website to keep the public informed of educational news, events and modern instructional practices in the district.
- Maintain and support district social media accounts, including Twitter, Facebook,Google+ and YouTube.
- Maintain and support School Messenger emergency broadcast system and mobile app.
- Monitor campus and district Google calendars for current, accurate information.
- Coordinate interviews and compose special interest stories to be used in district publications, including district blog, and electronic newsletter
- Develop and distribute bi-monthly district electronic newsletter to be distributed to both internal and external audiences.
- Visit school sites regularly to monitor effectiveness of communication and public relations efforts and maintain positive relations with campus administration and staff.
- Remain current and knowledgeable of trends in the fields of communication and education.
- Administer the communications budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently.
- Works in cooperation with district leadership in the planning, preparing, formatting, publishing and dissemination of district reports and other communications (e.g. district newsletters, annual reports, website, networking, mailings).
- Provides support and direction to district departments and sites in the planning, preparing, formatting, publishing and dissemination of reports and other communications.
- Develop and maintain crisis communication plans in coordination with designated local and state officials.
- Facilitates the communication and dissemination of all surveys and feedback instruments.
- Develops materials relating to District communication policies, procedures, and programs as needed; communicates with parents, the public, District personnel, and members of the community orally and in writing
- Prepares and distributes press releases and communications to staff, parents and community, and media
- Provides training on customer service techniques to ensure employees maintain SASED’s positive public images.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of SASED opening day, orientation, recognition and celebration events.
Additional Notes
This is position is part of IMRF
This is a full time 259 day position
How to Apply
Please apply at www.sased.org