Assistant Principal for Athletics - East

Position Type

_Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted

2/11/2025

Location:

Glenbard East

Date Available

07/01/2025

Closing Date

03/04/2025

District

Glenbard Township High School District 87

Position

Assistant Principal for Athletics

Building

Glenbard East

Term

12-Month, 261 days

Position Type

Licensed Staff

License Required

Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County)

General Administrator or Principal endorsement

Successful completion of ISBE Teacher Evaluator Training

and Modules

Start Date

July 1, 2025

Salary Range

$140,000 - $172,800

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

Group term life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Administrator required contribution to TRS/THIS

403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan

Paid leave: 15 sick days, 3 personal days, 20 vacation days

Professional association dues as approved by Superintendent

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Posting ID

#9771

Position Summary

• 12-month Administrator assigned to Glenbard East
• Focus is on building an athletic program that promotes teamwork, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to learning
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior experience of at least five years in secondary classroom teaching and three years administrative experience; experience with athletics and IHSA guidelines preferred
• Dynamic leadership qualities that building strong relationships with students and staff
• Clear communication skills (both written and oral)
  
  

Reports To

• Direct report to Principal
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

STANDARD #1: Living a Mission and Vision Focused on Results

The assistant principal works with the staff and community to build a shared mission, and vision of high expectations that ensure all students are on the path to college and career readiness and hold staff accountable for results.

• Develop and implement a mission statement for the department.
• Supervise and evaluate the Assistant Athletic Director and classroom teachers.
• Provide an environment that will empower and inspire our students to build teamwork, work ethic and the commitment necessary to be successful life-long learners.
• Inspire and empower all students to have the opportunity to experience success through participation.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the principal.
  
  

STANDARD #2: Leading and Managing Systems Change

The assistant principal creates and implements systems to ensure a safe, orderly, and productive environment for student and adult learning for the purpose of achieving school and district improvement targets.

• Administer and supervise the building's total interscholastic athletic program.
• Supervise the scheduling of contests and practice sessions.
• Generate data and information regarding participation levels of athletic programs and analyze data to recommend change.
• Arrange and supervise schedule with the assistant athletic director and site supervisors.
• Secure and supervise crowd control, ticket sales, medical assistance, officials, transportation, score table personnel, and other needs for home and away contests.
• Insure that supplies and equipment are ordered in accordance with established District procedures and supervise the distribution, collection, maintenance, and inventory of equipment.
• Insure that fiscal receipts and disbursements are made in accordance with established District procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IHSA and conference rules.
• Supervise preparation of insurance, health, eligibility, statistical, and other necessary records for athletes.
• Distribute and maintain detailed records of athletic awards issued by the school.
• Coordinate the supervision of all indoor and outdoor facilities, while establishing appropriate practices and procedures to safeguard the health and safety of athletes.
  
  

STANDARD #3: Improving Teaching and Learning

The assistant principal works with the school staff and community to develop a research-based framework for effective teaching and learning that is refined continuously to improve instruction for all students.

• Develop and supervise a comprehensive evaluation program for the Athletic Department that utilizes research-based best practices of instruction that impact student achievement.
• Participate in the implementation of a comprehensive evaluation program for all teachers.
• Coordinate the selection and assignment of the coaching staff with the building principal.
• Develop and supervise staff development programs that focus on student outcomes.
• Prepare, administer, and distribute a handbook for athletic coaches with bi-annual review and possible revisions.
• Assist with student growth as measured by national, state, and local academic data.
  
  

STANDARD #4: Building and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships

The assistant principal creates a collaborative school community where the school staff, students, families, and community interact regularly and share ownership for the success of the school.

• Perform public relations activities such as cooperating with Booster Clubs, local media, and other entities.
• Coordinate the implementation of summer camps.
  
  

STANDARD #5: Leading with Integrity and Professionalism

The assistant principal works with the school staff and community to create a positive learning environment by ensuring equity, fulfilling professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity, and modeling professional behavior.

• Develop relationships to provide opportunities for more minority coaches.
• Commit to review and implement the Athletic Strategic Plan.
• Commit to building opportunities for minority student participation as part of the district goals for closing achievement gaps.
  
  

STANDARD #6: Creating and Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations

The assistant principal works with staff and community to build a culture of high expectations and aspirations for every student by setting clear staff and student expectations for positive learning behaviors and by focusing on student's social-emotional learning.

• Develop a systematic program improvement plan that follows the District 87 Board Approved Beliefs and Guidelines.
• Ensure uniform and proper enforcement of The Glenbard District 87 Athletic Code.
• Represent the school, District 87, and the conference at local, state and national conferences.
  
  

Other duties as assigned.

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 as 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.
  
  

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

Questions may be directed to Josh Chambers, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

DO 630-469-9100 * East 630-627-9250 * North 630-653-7000 * South 630-469-6500 * West 630-469-8600

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

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.