SPEECH - ASSISTANT SPONSOR

Homewood-Flossmoor-High-School; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood-Flossmoor High School seeks a Speech sponsor to guide students as they develop public speaking and dramatic talents through IHSA competition at regional and state levels. The program emphasizes performance in various events and teamwork among participants.

The sponsor must attend related meetings and events; after auditions, students have weekly Monday meetings and daily practice. Supervisory contact: Gail Smith, Director of Activities.

Qualifications

• State of Illinois ProfessionalEducator License (PEL) required

Responsibilities

• Sponsor must attend related meetings and events.
• After auditions, students attend weekly Monday meetings and practice daily.
• Speech team competes in IHSA regional, sectional, and state levels.

Education

ProfessionalEducator License (PEL) as required by the State of Illinois

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Location: Homewood-Flossmoor High Community High School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

POSITION SUMMARY

The HF Speech program offers a unique opportunity for students to express their individual speaking and dramatic talents in a competitive atmosphere. Participating in this activity can benefit your future, but is especially popular among students interested in business, communication, marketing, education, law, politics, and theatre. The Speech program is an excellent way to improve public speaking skills, for those students who are shy or nervous in front of an audience. The sponsor must attend related meetings and events. After auditions, students attend weekly Monday meetings and practice daily. Students compete against other schools in individual events at invitationals held throughout the season at area high schools and at the HF Novice Invitational in the fall. The Speech Team competes in the regional, sectional, and state levels of the IHSA. In preparation for the IHSA State series, the members perform at the Regional Speech Showcase the Thursday night before the Regional competition. The speeches include public speaking, limited preparation, and dramatic performance events, such as the Performance in the Round.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

ProfessionalEducator License (PEL) as required by the State of Illinois

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SUPERVISOR

Gail Smith, Director of Activities