Science Olympiad

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a MS Science Olympiad coordinator at Kimball Middle School to develop and sustain a high-quality Science Olympiad program focused on student-centered instruction and opportunities for growth.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and leadership, with duties including managing contests, coordinating transportation, and overseeing 60 hours of meetings/practices. It is an Appendix F stipend position aligned with the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred; PEL preferred.
• High School Diploma required; related coursework/experience accepted.
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Implement research-based instructional strategies to engage all students and differentiate for varied abilities.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teachers, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behavior; motivate students to reach their potential.
• Manage finances and administrative paperwork for the organization and procure transportation for contests.
• Organize and coordinate multiple contests (district, conference, regional); oversee 60 hours of meetings/practices.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Present information

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Professional development

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PEL certification

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
• Location:
  Kimball Middle School
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  06/01/2027

Position / Title:

MS Science Olympiad

Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location:MS Activities

Work Days: N/A Reports To:Building Principal / Assistant Athletic/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 05/22/2024 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality Science Olympiad 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.
• Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization
• Procure transportation for contests.
• 2 District, Conference, or Regional Contests
• 60 hours of meetings/practices

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred
• Appropriate Professional Educators 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 carry heavy materials or equipment.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance with 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 middle school athletic/activity director and building administration.