School Photographer

Must have

1. • Required Experience & Training:
2. o Effective communication skills
3. o Strong organizational and time management skills
4. o Demonstrated leadership skills
5. o Ability to work collaboratively with students in a school setting
6. o Willingness to take responsibility for all duties associated with the position
7. • Desired Experience or Training:
8. o Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Substitute Teaching License, Retired educator, or Educator-Related Certification (e.g., Counselor, Psychologist, Social Worker)
9. o Previous sponsorship or supervisory experience with school-based activities
10. o When qualifications are substantially equal, preference shall be given to Proviso Teachers' Union (PTU) bargaining unit members, in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
11. Responsibilities:
12. • Provide active and effective supervision for all club-related activities, including meetings, events, field trips, and practices, ensuring student safety and compliance with school conduct and safet
13. • Ensure all off-campus activities are approved through district procedures and that appropriate permission slips and transportation arrangements are completed in compliance with Board policy.
14. • As a mandated reporter under Illinois law, comply with all training and reporting obligations pursuant to 325 ILCS 5/4 and Board policy.
15. • Demonstrate knowledge and expertise related to the activity by preparing students for participation, clearly defining expectations and responsibilities, and offering constructive feedback to support
16. • Guide students in planning and executing meaningful, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate activities that align with the club's mission and school values.
17. • Coordinate logistics and facility usage with appropriate school personnel and departments to ensure well-organized and safe events.
18. • Use feedback and participation data to inform program decisions, continuously striving to improve the quality and impact of the club or activity.
19. • Comply with the activities-committee pool assignment process (e.g., notification deadlines for sponsor needs, pool sign-up procedures)
20. • Promote student involvement by modeling positive interpersonal relationships and encouraging respectful interactions among students and between students and adults.
21. • Provide students with leadership and participation opportunities that foster engagement, teamwork, shared decision-making and responsibility.
22. • Support students' academic success by encouraging a healthy balance between academic responsibilities and extracurricular involvement, and by collaborating with teachers and staff as needed.
23. • Enforce academic eligibility in accordance with IHSA and district policy.
24. • Promote student self-esteem and personal growth through positive reinforcement and recognition of effort and achievement.
25. • Maintain open, timely, and professional communication with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders regarding club operations, expectations, and events.
26. • Clearly communicate expectations regarding attendance, behavior, eligibility, and participation, and consistently enforce them to maintain an orderly and productive environment.
27. • Ensure meetings, events, and initiatives are publicized in a timely and inviting manner.
28. • Promote the club or activity using district-approved communication platforms (e.g., website, newsletters) in accordance with school policy.
29. • All communication with students must comply with district-approved platforms and guidelines for appropriate staff-student interaction.
30. • Collaborate professionally with co-sponsors, staff, administrators, and departments to support the goals of the club and the broader school community.

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