Assistant Superintendent

Illinois Education Job Bank; Chillicothe (IL); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation stipend

Full benefits package

Exempt, FLSA

Descrizione del lavoro

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a school district in Illinois. The role leads fiscal operations, budgeting, and financial reporting to support ongoing educational opportunities and district operations.

The position requires licensure and advanced degrees in Educational Administration, with experience in district-level budgeting, auditing, and compliance. On-site work within the district with relocation considerations.

Competenze

• Experience managing school district finances, budgets and reporting.
• Familiarity with federal/state laws regarding school finance and operations.
• Strong communication, leadership and collaboration skills.

Mansioni

• Oversee fiscal operations of the school district in accordance with policy and law.
• Maintain accurate records of receivables, payables and overall financial position.
• Assist the Superintendent with annual budget requests and financial planning.
• Prepare monthly operating statements, quarterly reports and other required documents.
• Coordinate annual financial audit and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee purchasing, banking, payroll and employee benefits administration.

Conoscenze

Accounting & bookkeeping

Budget planning

Financial reporting

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Educational Administration

Master's degree in Educational Administration

Strumenti

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Google Slides

Descrizione del lavoro

• Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board policies, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
• Assists the Superintendent in preparing annual budget requests for school district operations to maintain and improve educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
• Prepares monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, and other information or documents as requested.
• Secures an annual audit of the school district's finances.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.
• Oversee all school district purchasing, banking activities, payroll and employee benefits programs.
• Establish, monitor and manage all safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices for the purpose of ensure a safe environment for employees and students in their use of school facilities and transportation, and to comply with legal requirements (e.g., OSHA and Workers' Compensation).
• Maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect school district property and potential liabilities.
• Oversee the school district's transportation programs, including bus routes, schedules and contracts to ensure that the school district has an adequate and cost-effective student transportation system.
• Manage the food service operation and related operations.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Assist the Superintendent in making recommendations regarding salaries and benefits for all school district employees.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits and the payroll function.
• Represent the school district as necessary in off-site meetings, associations, etc.
• Complete any necessary or required duties of the superintendent in his/her absence.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Google, Sheets, Slides, Microsoft Excel).
• Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Certification/License:

• Illinois Professional Educator License with a Superintendent Endorsement is required for application for this position.
• Certification as an evaluator of both teachers and principals is required prior to July 1, 2027.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Educational Administration. Experience Successful classroom, building administrator and supervisory experience preferred.

Salary/Benefits

The Salary range will be $110,000 - $140,000 based on experience and qualifications.

The benefit package will be regionally competitive.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type

Employment Type Full-time permanent

Additional Notes

Residency within the IVC #321 School District is required with a relocation stipend provided.