Student Council

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an Appendix F - Extra Duty/Non-Coaching position at Kimball Middle School. The role focuses on building and maintaining a high-quality student council, emphasizing student-centered activities, involvement, and opportunities for students.

You will oversee communication with families and staff, organize meetings, coordinate fundraising and service opportunities, and manage finances for the organization while promoting a positive school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education preferred.
• PEL license preferred.
• High School Diploma required; related coursework and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teachers, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to reach their potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to the social, physical, and emotional development of students.
• Foster a positive, harassment-free culture with constructive feedback.
• Protect students, equipment, materials and facilities through safety practices.
• Apply and enforce student discipline per the Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Host bi-weekly Student Council meetings.
• Coordinate fundraisers and service opportunities.
• Provide 100 student contact hours through meetings and events.
• Coordinate four school events during the year.
• Manage finances and administrative paperwork for the organization.
• Participate in Spirit Week activities.
• Supervise students while waiting for rides.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PEL license preferred

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

Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: MS Activities

Work Days: Student Calendar 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 student council organization, 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.
• Bi-Weekly Student Council Meetings.
• Coordinate one fundraiser and two service opportunities.
• 100 student contact hours (meetings and events).
• Coordination of four school events over the course of the school year, possibly in conjunction with the Tier 1 Team.
• Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization.
• Participation in all Spirit Week activities.
• Supervise students while waiting for rides.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred
• Appropriate Professional Educators License (PEL) preferred

• 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.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

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.