Director of Communication **1 Vacancy**

Director of Communication 1 Vacancy JobID: 9638

Position Type:

Administration/Director

Date Posted:

4/1/2026

Location:

Proviso Township High Schools

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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POSITION TITLE: Director of Communication

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

CATEGORY: Administration/12 Months/IMRF

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY: Regionally Competitive

Summary: The Information Officer (IO)is responsible for the development, organization, and direction of all public relation events for Proviso Township High Schools. This position will require an innovative, forward-thinking, experienced communications professional who is an outgoing and dynamic leader. The IO is responsible for all forms of communication with parents and the broader community. Creating a vision and brand for Proviso Township High Schools and a positive student-centered image in multimedia is essential. This position will establish positive relationships with the media, newspapers, governmental agencies and business partners to foster and develop relationships on behalf of the District.

The Information Officer (IO)will also write and distribute high-quality editorial material targeted to specific audiences and the public. The IO will draft and send press releases that contain important updates about the District to print and broadcast media outlets.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate external communications, media relations, and the writing and editing of district-wide publications, including periodic newsletters, social media and website pages, press releases, features, and district calendars.
• Oversees the design, development, and publication of print materials and keeps such print materials updated at all times.
• Oversees the coordination of the Superintendent's community-sponsored events.
• Act as FOIA Officer
• Attends Board of Education meetings and other District and community committees and events at the request of the Superintendent
• Oversees and collects data from all stakeholders to measure satisfaction, areas of perceived performance improvement, factors why existing families are leaving the District, reasons why new families come into the District, and information related to business partnerships
• Ensures the District maintains a strong presence on social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
• Supervises translation of publications from English to Spanish, following established rules pertaining to factors such as word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and mechanics. (Publications include handbooks, calendars, school catalogs, school correspondence, IEPs, and other publications as assigned.)
• Supervises translation of news releases and other media outreach materials and marketing materials as assigned.
• Supports the Director of Technology in managing the District's website, dashboard, and all digital media infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications/Requirements: To be considered for this position, the candidate must possess the following required education, certification, skills, experience and/or qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related area. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in public relations, communications or journalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and current software.

The successful candidate for this position should also possess the following desired skills, experience and/or qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• A high degree of honesty and integrity demonstrated through both work and personal references
• Keen ability to quickly comprehend and synthesize complex information into tight, readable prose
• Able to multi-task and independently prioritize routine tasks and special projects; work well under tight deadlines
• Proven ability to work as a part of a creative team, with a flexible approach to all tasks.

Working conditions

Mental demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors

• Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Limited travel is required.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Stand, walk, crouch, and do moderate lifting up to 30 lbs.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Note: This job description is designed to provide guidelines and direction for accomplishing goals and objectives. It covers the essential responsibilities and activities involved in the effective execution of this position. It is not all encompassing or all exhaustive.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position may perform additional duties.

Proviso Township High Schools is an equal opportunity employer

Compensation:

• Salary Range: Regionally competitive, based on experience and qualifications: $133,457 $180,559

Application Procedures:

Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/pths209/onlineapp/default.aspx

Selection Process:

All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed. Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education. Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.

• Disclaimer:

This job description describes duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the school district's needs and the job change's requirements. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The site of employment is subject to change based on the needs of the school district. As outlined in Board Policy 5:32 Nepotism, no person with an Interested Relationship with any member of the Board of Education, the Superintendent or a District-level administrator shall be eligible for employment in the District.

For Additional Information Contact:

Office of Human Resources

Proviso Township High Schools District 209

8601 W. Roosevelt Road

Forest Park, IL 60130

708-338-5900

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.