Director/Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations

West Chicago Elementary School District #33; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board Paid TRS

PPO/HMO insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional dues/memberships $500

Job summary

West Chicago Elementary School District 33 seeks a Director/Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations to build a unified district brand and raise public awareness of district initiatives. The role reports to the Superintendent and shapes communications strategies across programs and services.

The position offers a 12-month, full-time schedule with starting salary range of $115,065–$144,596 plus Board Paid TRS, depending on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Marketing, Communications, and PR experience in a school district preferred.
• Ability to think strategically as it pertains to the position and district.
• Commitment to minimally 5 years in this position.
• Board Paid TRS and retirement plan options.
• Paid Time Off and Board paid life insurance details mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Lead and unify the district brand across communications channels.
• Increase public awareness of district issues, trends, and resources.
• Advise the Superintendent on communication strategies.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Public relations

Strategic thinking

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Chicago Elementary School District 33

West Chicago Elementary School District 33

Director/Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations JobID: 1262

• Position Type: Administration/ Director
• Date Posted: 10/8/2026
• Location: West Chicago Elementary School District 33
• Date Available: 07/01/2027
• Closing Date: Open until Filled

District 33 Mission: Equip students to become life-long learners who embrace diversity, welcome innovation, and aspire to be catalysts for positive change and growth.

District 33 Vision:

• To be recognized as the school district that fosters:
• An innovative, rigorous & future-oriented education
• A culture of equity, diversity & personalized learning
• Student agency to develop voice, choice, ownership & self-sufficiency
• Active community partnerships

District 33 Core Values:

• Partnerships
• Equity
• High expectations
• Support for the whole child
• High levels of engagement
• Trusting relationships

Position Goal: The Director/Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations is primarily responsible for building and communicating a unified brand for the District that highlights its positive accomplishments and its public perception. This position will support the District's strategic plan through increasing public awareness of issues, trends, and resources with regard to the District as well as raise public and employee awareness of events, programs, services and goals of the District. Additionally, the person in this position will provide leadership in advising and making recommendations of appropriate communication strategies to the Superintendent.

Position Qualifications In Addition to Those on the Job Description:

• Marketing, Communications, and PR experience in a school district preferred
• Ability to think strategically as it pertains to the position and district
• Commitment to minimally 5 years in this position
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Board paid 70% PPO and 80% HMO)
• Free life insurance equal to base salary
• Retirement plan options
• Board Paid TRS
• Paid Time Off
• $500 towards professional dues/memberships

Work Schedule: 12 Months, Full Time

Starting Salary Range: $115,065-$144,596 + Board Paid TRS, based on experience (This position will be an Assistant Director or Director level, dependent on experience and education)

Further Information on District 33:

West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is a Pre-K through 8th grade system with a Birth to 3 program, Preschool, five elementary schools, and one 6/7/8 middle school. West Chicago Elementary School District 33's population reflects the diverse demographics of West Chicago and portions of Winfield and Wheaton, from which it draws its student enrollment. The overall student population is approximately 3,000. Of that number, approximately 81.1% of the students come from Hispanic origins, 12.3% White, 3.2% Asian/Pacific Islander and 3.2% Black.

The Mission of West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is to equip students to become life-long learners who embrace diversity, welcome innovation, and aspire to be catalysts for positive change and growth. Our vision is to be recognized as a school district that fosters:

• An innovative, rigorous & future-oriented education
• A culture of equity, diversity & personalized learning
• Student agency to develop voice, choice, ownership & self-sufficiency

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