Communication Specialist

Position Type:
Classified/Confidential

Date Posted:
4/27/2026

Location:
District Office

Date Available:
7/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled


Job Posting ID#: 10681
Closing Date: Until Filled

Position

Communication Specialist


Building

District Office

Position Type

Confidential


Term


12-month

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm, 8 hours per day

License Required

None

Supervisor

Director of Communications

Rate of Pay

$52,000 to $55,000

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Group term life/ADD insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Support Personnel required contributions to IMRF
Paid leave

Start Date

7/2026

Position Summary

This position is a specialist-level confidential role that provides communications support for the Director of Communications and the operation of the Superintendent's Office. This position also liaisons with the Human Resources department to provide background checks, verifications of employment, and other communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications or related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; bilingual preferred
• Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with all stakeholders, including district leadership, staff, families, students and community members
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills
• Understanding of the principles of public relations and how to apply them with experience in the field preferred
• Ability to understand and anticipate communication needs of a diverse community and take initiative to find creative and integrated solutions to meet them
• Professional experience with website content management systems
• Experience with social media in a professional setting, including posting content, determining short- and long-term strategic goals, and tracking analytics
• Advanced skills in current technologies used in communication, including video production and editing, Canva and photo editing
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and work under deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A demonstrated high level of accuracy, dependability, and organization
• Must advocate, collaborate, empathize, innovate, adapt, learn, and embrace diversity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not all Inclusive)

• Attends all Board of Education meetings; and transports/distributes necessary materials at meetings.
• Act as liaison for communications to and from the Board; assist with written communications as required.
• Assists with the preparation of written communication on behalf of the Superintendent.

• Works with the Community Relations Coordinator to align the work of the department to the mission, vision and goals of the district
• Updates or develops communication materials, including graphic design and photography, for slideshows, fliers, posters and publications
• Exercises discretion and helps manage the district's social media accounts and other communication platforms
• Assists with day-to-day management of the district website, ensuring content is current, accurate and visually appealing
• Reviews and updates communications to ensure adherence to brand guidelines
• Creates social media content for district social media accounts
• Serves as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officer
• Liaisons with the Human Resources Lead or designee to process verification requests, background checks, and other confidential HR related tasks.
• Assists with Communications from the Superintendent's office.
• Tracks and manages various elements of the District and Superintendent Communications
• Is available during off hours, when needed, to post to website, update social media or send e-mail/text communications
• Stays current with the best practices of the school public relations profession
• Assists in the preparation of communication strategies regarding negotiations with the various labor groups.
• Responds to requests from Cabinet and Principals for communication advice
• 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 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:

Tyler Carter
Director of Communications
Glenbard Township HSD #87
596 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137


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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.
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.