Senior Class Student Council

Illinois School District U-46; Academy (SD); On-site; USD 1,200 - 1,800; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Senior Class Council Sponsor to build and maintain an engaging class council, focusing on student-centered activities and expanding school involvement. You will work under the Building Athletics/Activities Director and coordinate events and finances for the senior class.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with an emphasis on fostering a positive school culture and supporting student growth throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred or equivalent.
• Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred.
• High School Diploma required with related coursework/experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with parents, students, admins, teachers, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Maintain equipment for the activity.
• Attend meetings regularly and on time.
• Create an environment for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Foster a positive, harassment-free culture and provide constructive feedback.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; follow safety protocols.
• Enforce Student Code of Conduct and relevant handbooks.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred

High School Diploma required

Job description

Position / Title: Senior Class Council Sponsor

Bargaining Unit: NAC

Department/Location: HS Activities

Calendar Days: School Year

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 class council, focusing on student-centered activities, building involvement, and providing opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• 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 appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free 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.
• Twice-Monthly Meetings
• Participation in all Homecoming and spirit week activities
• Coordination of 2 senior class-sponsored events (Homecoming Dance+)
• Plan Senior class events
• Coordinate fundraiser opportunities
• Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization

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 carry heavy materials or equipment.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

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.