Duties
To assist the Principal in the overall management of the school with a specific focus on student engagement, athletics, and activities. This role functions in a supervisory capacity to ensure that all extracurricular and athletic programs—as well as related academic departments—are aligned with district goals and promote student well-being.
Administrative:
- Assist in the selection and assignment of professional personnel;
- Coordinate the use of the building by professional and community groups;
- Compile necessary information into teacher and student handbooks;
- Represent school by attendance at local community functions and organizational meetings;
- Administer all middle and high school athletic and extracurricular programs in compliance with Board policy, IHSA, and IESA regulations.
- Prepare and administer the athletic and student activity budgets, including oversight of fundraising and ticket sales.
- Oversee facility safety inspections, event security, and the coordination of transportation for all student activities.
- Serve as a consultant to the Principal on long-term goals for student engagement and represent the school at community and conference meetings.
- Collaborate and coordinate with the middle school athletic director and district fine arts director.
- In the principal’s absence as required:
- Conduct meetings
- Represent the school
- Direct the affairs of the office
- On-the-spot decisions
- Other duties as needed and determined.
Curriculum:
- Assist in the area of the curriculum process
- Curriculum study committees
- Formulation of new curricular programs
- Implementation of curriculum
- Evaluation of curriculum programs
- Coordinate athletic and activity schedules to ensure equitable and efficient use of facilities and equipment
- Manage the procurement and maintenance of athletic and physical education equipment
Student Related:
- Assist teachers with student behavior management and enforce academic eligibility requirements for all participants
- Foster a climate that promotes sportsmanship, good citizenship, and student responsibility through programs like Student Council or Student Cabinet.
- Maintain accurate administrative records, including student rosters and residency verification.
- Create and utilize a system to communicate student attendance and behavioral issues to coaches
- Act as a liaison to parents and community groups to interpret school programs and address student-athlete concerns.
- Arrange for parent conferences when needed
College Recruitment:
- Assist head coaches in advising students on college recruitment
- Educate students and parents on the athletic recruitment process
- Partner with the guidance counselors in tracking student eligibility according to NCAA protocols
- Monitor changes in the NCAA requirements for student athletes
Director of Student Activities
- Promote student responsibility by coordinating their efforts through special projects, such as student publications, student councils, etc.
- Coordinate Student Advisory and Student Cabinet
- Provide leadership, guidance, coordination and supervision of high school’s extra-curricular activities, to insure that these are carried out in an efficient and effective manner commensurate with the school’s/student’s needs and in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Provide for a well-balanced activity program by keeping an up-to-date school calendar of events
- Supervision of Students
- Conduct a program that keeps students informed of current and future events by daily announcements on the public address system and sign board;
- Coordinate the taking of athletic and activity pictures and special publications;
- Supervision of various extra-curricular activities
- Generally supervise students throughout the school day
Staff-Related:
- Lead the recruitment, screening, and recommendation of qualified coaches and activity advisors
- Supervise and evaluate certified and non-certified staff, including teachers in assigned departments and all high school head coaches and club and activity advisors
- Ensure all personnel meet district certification requirements and oversee daily staff assignments for student supervision
- Coordinate professional improvement and mandated training for coaches;
- Assign teachers special responsibilities when it is necessary for students to be properly supervised;
- Assist teachers with student conduct and behavior problems (discipline);
- Supervision of staff
- Assist in the selection of teachers, coaches, athletics and events workers, and volunteers
- Supervise and evaluate the teachers and coaches
Qualifications
Valid Professional Educator License (PEL), Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, ability to work with diverse populations, possesses a valid Illinois driver’s license, ability to communicate effectively, experience as an athletic coach at the high school level and such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Valid certification as an administrator preferred; PEL preferred. A minimum of five years of experience in the field of public education, including experience as a classroom teacher. Masters Degree. Ability to work with diverse populations, have a valid Illinois Drivers License and communicate effectively. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Salary/Benefits
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month contract. Salary to be established by the Board of Education. Salary and Benefits per FEA contract or Board Approved in the range of $105,000.00 - $120,000.00.
How to Apply
apply on-line at http://www.freeport.k12.il.us under Human Resource Page or Employment
https://www.applitrack.com/fsd145/onlineapp/default.aspx
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
www.freeportschooldistrict.com