Position Type:
_Administration/Coordinator

Date Posted:
7/20/2026

Location:
Directions

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
07/27/2026
Position

Sr Coordinator for Student Services - Anticipatory

Building

Directions Facility (Addison)

Term

12-Month Administrator, 261 days

Position Type

Licensed Staff

License Required

Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County)
General Administration or Principal Endorsement

Salary

$113,000-$120,000

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)

Start Date

ASAP

Job ID #

10816

Closing Date

07/27/2026

Position Summary

• 12-Month Administrator at the District Level
• Sr Coordinator/Principal for the Directions Program
• Title I Budget and Grant Management

Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Endorsement held -- Principal, General Admin/Type 75 General Administrative Certificate
• Qualified Teacher Evaluator
• Prior Teaching and Administrative Experience
• Team Builder and Problem-Solver
• Collaborative and Supportive Leadership
• Clear Oral and Written Communication Skills

Reports To

• Direct report to Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not All Inclusive)

• Provide instructional leadership and coordination for the Directions program
• Develop and facilitate regular staff meetings to support school processes and staff growth
• Coordinate program curriculum development and assist in program evaluations
• Collaborate with D87 schools to identify student needs, explore program improvements and plan for future needs
• Collaborate with school leaders to monitor student success indicators and plan for continuous improvement
• Develop school schedule based on student needs (transcript evaluation and learning needs)
• Coach and evaluate all licensed and support staff
• Meet with new families and students in order to establish supportive and welcoming environment
• Maintain communications with prospective and current students/families that depict supports, classes and culture of the Directions Program
• Use data to evaluate the success and future needs of the Directions Program
• Plan, budget and monitor spending to support the student and program needs
• Maintain high-level of understanding of Title I Grant (rules, timelines, use, and purpose)
• Write and monitor all aspects of Title I Grant
• Collaborate with district and school leaders on development and use of Title I Grant
• Develop and implement a tracking system to monitor Title I grant use
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys, and electronic media
• Ability to write reports and other 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.

Direct Questions To

Janet Cook
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Glenbard Township HSD 87
596 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

www.glenbard87.org

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

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.