School Support & Student Services Specialist

Illinois Education Job Bank; Wheaton (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis High School is seeking an Administrative & Student Services Support Staff to provide support across multiple areas including classroom coverage, counseling/student services, and administrative support.

The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and student-centered, able to work with high school students and staff across various settings throughout the day. This full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year emphasizes collaboration with counselors, teachers, and administrators to

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with high school students and adults.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and transition between responsibilities.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling student information.
• Experience in a high school classroom, office, or student services setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage for absent teachers as assigned.
• Implement teacher-provided lesson plans and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Supervise students and reinforce school expectations and procedures.
• Assist students with assigned work when appropriate.
• Provide additional instructional or supervisory coverage as needed.
• Assist counselors with student services activities and programming.
• Support students with routine questions and connect them with counselors or resources.
• Assist with testing and testing room organization.
• Prepare materials, communications, meetings, and events.
• Help students access school resources and services.
• Support administrative processes and office coverage.
• Respond flexibly to changing building needs and priorities.

Skills

Classroom coverage

Counseling/student services support

Administrative support

Confidentiality

High school environment experience

Strong communication

Job description

Administrative & Student Services Support Staff

Duties

Type: Full Time, 2026-2027 School-Year Position

St. Francis High School is seeking a highly organized, flexible, and student-centered professional to serve as an Administrative & Student Services Support Staff. This position provides support across multiple areas of the high school, including classroom coverage, counseling/student services, and administrative support.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with high school students and adults, can adjust quickly to changing needs, is proactive, and is comfortable working in a variety of settings throughout the school day.

Primary Responsibilities

Classroom & Instructional Support

• Provide classroom coverage for absent teachers as assigned.
• Implement teacher-provided lesson plans and maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Supervise students and reinforce school expectations and procedures.
• Assist students with assigned work when appropriate.
• Provide additional instructional or supervisory coverage as needed.

Counseling & Student Services Support

• Assist school counselors with student services activities and programming.
• Support students with routine questions and help connect them with the appropriate counselor of resource.
• Assist with standardized testing, extended-time testing, and testing room.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of materials, communications, meetings, and special events.
• Help students access appropriate school resources and services.
• Help prepare materials and coordinate activities for college and career program, student meetings, and special events.
• Provide organizational and administrative support to the Counseling Department.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with student information and records.

Administrative Support

• Provide support to school administrators.
• Support school events, testing, and other building initiatives.
• Assist with routine administrative processes.
• Provide coverage and assistance in school offices during periods of increased activity or staff absence.
• Complete special projects and other administrative tasks.

School Community

• Serve as a positive, visible, and consistent presence throughout the school.
• Build professional relationships with students, staff, families, and visitors.
• Assist with student supervision during arrival, dismissal, lunch periods, passing periods, or school activities as needed.
• Respond flexibly to changing building needs and priorities.
• Perform other duties that support the success of students and the school.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with high school students and adults.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and transition between responsibilities throughout the school day.
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Previous high school experience in a classroom, administrative office, or student services setting preferred.

Additional Notes

About St. Francis High School

Founded in 1956, St. Francis High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory learning community that promotes spiritual, academic, physical, and social development in the daily presence of Jesus Christ. The school was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2023 by the U.S. Department of Education and has earned a Microsoft Showcase School designation for seven consecutive years and counting. With approximately 700 students in grades 9-12, the school is distinguished by its exceptional academics, distinctive community spirit, and unique opportunities: minds and spirits thrive inside the classroom as well as on the stage and field. Animated by the Franciscan values of love of God and service to others, the SFHS community is characterized by passion, energy, and warmth. Spiritual growth is a core part of the St. Francis High School experience. The size of the school allows students to be known individually by teachers and faculty, cultivating academic engagement, participation, and leadership among students of all grade levels.