Scholastic Bowl Coach

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (AL); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend position (Appendix F)

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Scholastic Bowl coach for the High School Activities department. The role focuses on building a high-quality team, student-centered instruction, and representing the district at IHSA events.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage budgets and records. It is a stipend role under Appendix F, for the current school year only, with expectations for season-long commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred.
• Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred.
• High School Diploma required with related coursework or experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a high-quality scholastic bowl program with student-focused instruction.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.
• Manage finances and administrative paperwork for the organization.
• Attend IHSA events and district activities as required.
• Ensure appropriate discipline and a positive instructional culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Professional Educator License (PEL)

High School Diploma

Job description

Position / Title: IHSA Scholastic Bowl
Bargaining Unit: NAC
Department/Location: High School Activities
Calendar Days: See IHSA
Reports To: Building Athletics/Activities Director
JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023
Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality scholastic bowl 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.
• 6 District, Conference, or Regional Contests
• IHSA State Series, as applicable
• Attendance at UEC Activities Summit
• Attendance at Freshman Orientation
• Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization
• 40 hours of meetings/practices

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in 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.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

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 in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.