Special Olympics Cheerleading Sponsor - North

Glenbard Township High School District 87; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS/IMRF benefits

Extracurricular schedule

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Special Olympics Cheerleading Sponsor to oversee all activities of the student organization. The role requires effective communication and supervision skills, as well as the ability to guide student officers. Applicants should demonstrate their capacity to collaborate with school administration and manage events successfully. Responsibilities include supervising elections and ensuring adherence to guidelines, with an eye toward building strong community relationships. Compensation details can be found in the relevant contracts.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise all activities of the student organization.
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and community.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to stay current with technology-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise elections and certify results with APSS.
• Approve candidates for club offices.
• Train officers and members in club operations.
• Attend every meeting and event of the student organization.
• Ensure representation at all required meetings.
• Coordinate with APSS for account access.
• Maintain equipment inventory annually.
• Complete required forms and reports.
• Consult with APSS for smooth club operation.
• Attend Activity Night and Booster events as needed.
• Represent club at Presidents Council meetings.
• Follow Student Activities Handbook guidelines.
• Coordinate with APSS to access Skyward accounts.

Skills

Ability to read and analyze documents

Professional communication skills

Ability to present information effectively

Ability to establish working relationships

Clear verbal and written communication

Basic mathematics skills

Problem-solving skills

Current job skills in technology

Awareness of school district policies

Tools

Skyward

Job description

Special Olympics Cheerleading Sponsor – Glenbard North (Job ID 10017)

Position Summary

• Supervises all activities of the student organization.

Reports To

• Assistant Principal for Student Services, Assistant Activity Director of the building assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supervise all elections and certify the results to the Assistant Principal for Student Services (APSS).
• Approve all candidates for each club office before elections. Students who have significant disciplinary records are not eligible to hold club office.
• Train officers and members in the handling of their offices and guide them in the operation of the club.
• Submit the constitution or charter, if warranted, of an organization when first organized to the APSS.
• Approve all club announcements, meeting dates, club activities, flyers, t-shirts, etc.
• Be present at every meeting, social affair, and fund‑raising activity held during the school year.
• Make an annual inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Complete forms and reports as directed in the Student Activities Handbook.
• Consult with the APSS when necessary for the smooth functioning of the club or activity.
• Be present at Activity Night and if necessary, Booster Award Night to represent your club/activity.
• Ensure representation at each Presidents Council Meeting.
• Follow all other guidelines presented in the Student Activity and Convenience Funds Handbook.
• Coordinate with APSS and/or Activity Director to ensure access to accounts in Skyward.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology‑related activities.
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long‑term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site; however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To

Ms. Erika Willis, Assistant Principal for Student Services
Glenbard North High School
990 Kuhn Road
Carol Stream, IL 60188
[phone]

Contact

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 – Employment.

Closing Date

3/17/25 – or until filled.

Compensation and Benefits

• AFSCME positions, please see the AFSCME Contract.
• All other individuals see the Extracurricular Schedule.
• TRS/IMRF benefits may apply.

EEO Statement

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.