DECA

Applitrack; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Larkin High School in Elgin, IL is seeking a DECA coach to build and maintain a high-quality DECA team, delivering student-centered instruction and opportunities for competition.

Responsibilities include implementing research-based instructional strategies, maintaining equipment, communicating with parents and students, and preparing for District/State events while managing finances and paperwork. This is an Appendix F stipend position for the current school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business education or equivalent preferred.
• PEL certification preferred where applicable.
• High school diploma with related coursework/experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies that engage all students and respect diverse backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teachers, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behavior and motivate students.
• Maintain equipment and materials for DECA activities.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and create a conducive learning environment.
• Prepare for District/State contests and manage finances and administrative paperwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Differentiated instruction

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Education preferred

Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred

High School Diploma required

Job description

• Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching
• Date Posted: 6/16/2026
• Location: Larkin High School
• Date Available: 08/27/2026
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title:

DECA (Business Student Competition

Bargaining Unit:

NAC

Department/Location:

High School Activities

Calendar Days:

School Year

Reports To:

Building Athletics/Activities Director

JD Revision Date:

10/03/2023

Supervises:

N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality DECA team, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and providing opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
• 2 District, Conference, or Regional Contests/Events
• DECA State/National Contest, as Applicable
• Attendance at Freshman Orientation
• Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization
• 40 hours of meetings/practices

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Education preferred
• Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred

-OR-

• High School Diploma required
• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

Experience / Knowledge

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or related equipment.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
• Terms of employment will be determined win collaboration with the athletic/activity director.