ANTICIPATED SY26-27 Athletic Director Regular Teacher

Chicago Public Schools is the third‑largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000 students across 500 schools and employing nearly 36,000 staff members, most of whom are teachers. CPS has ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world‑class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. To fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Five core principles are embedded within these commitments: high‑quality, rigorous instruction; talented and empowered educators; safety and support; economic stability; and collective impact. Responsibilities Administer the extra‑curricular athletic programs. Supervise licensed and non‑licensed staff in Athletics, including Assistant Athletic Directors, coaches, trainers, and support staff. Maintain files and records required by policy, regulation, law, and good practice (player record cards, Aspen‑eligibility, physicals, transfer paperwork, transportation requests, coaching certifications). Respond to requests for information from OSA, IHSA, FOIA, Title IX, Law Department, colleges for recruiting, and press releases. Implement board policies and advise the administration on regulatory matters related to athletics. Assess department needs through consultation with students, staff, and parents (equipment, budgeting, transportation, upgrades to venues, technology). Evaluate extracurricular athletic programs and engage in long‑term planning (adding or dropping programs or levels, Title IX requirements, additional coaches or trainers). Develop and update handbooks, brochures, and policy manuals. Inform the school community about extracurricular athletic programs (through websites, emails, media, and social media). Stay current on research, issues, and regulations related to athletic programs (academic, racial, gender, and socio‑economic issues in sport). Develop a grade‑check system for student‑athletes. Maintain and assure that all eligibility reports and lists of participation are submitted weekly. Develop and update team schedules on all school platforms for public viewing. Oversee transportation for all team travel. Develop a school safety plan for every home venue. Monitor and support the academic performance of student‑athletes. Oversee Individual Study Plan (ISP) process for academically at‑risk student‑athletes. Develop academic support mechanisms for the benefit of student‑athletes (study hall, advising, postsecondary guidance, etc.). Direct and coordinate the fiscal operations within the departments: engage in fiscal planning (short and long‑range), assist in preparing and implementing the school system budget, coordinate department purchasing, recommend capital improvements and negotiated contract agreements, formulate specifications to be incorporated into contracts and bids, serve as a consultant in the selection of supplies and materials, supervise all ticket sales and fundraising events, administer the receipt and disbursement of student activity funds, assist OSA with hiring and payment of coaching staff, supervise and guide the planning and execution of all parent volunteer organizations, create schedules for all operations and activities within the departments, issue timely announcements of upcoming events and deadlines, schedule and pay officials, athletic trainers, ticket takers, announcers, clock operators, and police for supervision of home contests, hire, schedule and pay lifeguards for all aquatic sports, arrange transportation for athletic contest participants, verify each athlete's eligibility for participation in each contest, arrange all details of visiting teams' needs, provide emergency healthcare and first aid treatment, arrange field, gymnasium, and aquatics center practice schedules (including arrangements for summer programs and non‑school use of playing fields and facilities, if applicable), manage contracts for every athletic contest, coordinate with CPS for stadium usage, and coordinate with the Chicago Park District to execute IGAs for athletic facilities. Coordinate public or special events (homecoming, senior days, award ceremonies, fundraisers). Supervise part‑time student help, including clinical hours. Develop and implement appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities. Oversee the implementation of the insurance program covering school athletes. Complete incident reports for minor to traumatic injuries. Work to resolve conflicts; anticipate and resolve potential problems. Organize, plan, and coordinate departmental awards, including recognition of alumni, former coaches, and staff. Serve as public relations contact, establishing a positive image for departments within the school and the community. Interact and aid in the development of feeder programs. Plan and supervise an annual recognition program for school athletes. Keep records of the results of school athletic contests, maintain a record file of all award winners, and announce athletic scholarships. Conduct in‑season team meetings to review the student code of conduct. Maintain professional relationships with parents, fans, students, athletes, staff (including coaches, staff, and administrators), volunteers, and community partners. Respond to requests for information related to administrative operations. Oversee the summer athletic program, ensuring state and city compliance. Perform other related duties as assigned, ensuring effective and efficient operation of the athletic program. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Education. NIAAA Certified Athletic Administrator. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in sports program administration and/or interscholastic sports. Supervisory experience preferred. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. Ability to coordinate and manage all aspects of the athletic program, including financials. Ability to motivate student‑athletes and coaches. Ability to make rational decisions under stressful conditions. Proficiency using technology and applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and web content editing software. This role requires a non‑traditional schedule which includes evening and weekend hours based on the individual school’s needs. Hours may change seasonally. Transportation requirements: candidates must have reliable transportation; a valid driver’s license is required. Conditions of employment: employees must be fully vaccinated within 30 days of hire date or submit to weekly COVID‑19 testing; employees must be Chicago residents living within the geographical boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr