Director of Student Life & Athletics
Director of Student Life & Athletics
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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Job Description: Director of Student Life & Athletics
Title: Director of Student Life & Athletics
Job Type: Full time Position
Reports to: Head of School
Required: 3-5 years of experience in school environment Bachelors degree
Preferred: A Professional Educator License (PEL) Masters degree in the field of counseling social work
sports administration or youth ministry
Work Days/Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm Monday-Wednesday & Friday; Thursday 7:30am- 4:30pm
Purpose Statement: The Student Support Services team provides students the support and
interventions that they need to be successful social emotionally behaviorally and academically. The team
works together to problem solve and determine the best intervention necessary to meet the holistic needs
of each student. Tier 1 social emotional and behavior interventions (see chart below) are primarily
addressed and managed within the classroom by lead teachers. Below is how support services are
implemented at Daystar:
Tier 2 and Tier 3 social emotional and behavior interventions for PYP students (see chart below)
are addressed and managed by the Student Support Specialist and/or the Student Support
Coordinator.
Tier 2 and Tier 3 social emotional interventions for MYP/DP students are addressed and
managed by the Student Support Specialist and/or the Student Support Coordinator.
Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior interventions for MYP/DP students (see chart below) are addressed
and managed by the Director of Student Life.
All Staff Responsibilities:
Provide a safe school environment indoors and out per directives regarding building operations
(keys fobs alarm codes) the Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices
Participate in a brief staff prayer to start the day at 7:35 sharp on Monday through Thursday in the
Gathering Place
Participate in school engagement events to promote positive school culture
Complete arrival and dismissal duties as assigned
Fulfill essential job functions based on ones specific job description; and during times of school
drills or emergencies assist others as able
Be on time appropriately dressed and ready for work at assigned days/times
Adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the Staff Handbook and comply with the school
policies
Be an excellent ambassador of Daystar Academy at all times
Essential Job Functions Relative to role as Director of Student Life:
Engage and build rapport with all of the students within Daystar Academy
Uphold student confidentiality and adhere to Daystar protocol and policies
Complete proper documentation when meeting with a student
Provide in-service and manage trainings that increases theoretical congruence and uniform
practices related to restorative approach to ensure that an effective whole-school approach is
taken
Monitor MYP/DP tracker and SSS referrals weekly and follow up with student and/or teacher
accordingly
Coordinate behavioral support strategies to be implemented by the teaching team
Collaborate with the MYP/DP teaching team on effective strategies to implement within the
classroom
Provide assistance for teachers with students exhibiting behavioral concerns within the classroom
either in the classroom or if students are removed from the classroom (Tier 2/Tier 3)
Implement Daystars discipline policy (Tier 2 and Tier 3) for MYP/DP students
Respond to all of the behavioral needs of MYP/DP students who are brought to the Support
Services Office and are in need of support
Communicate with parents and attend parent meetings as needed this includes Reconciliation
meetings for discipline issues.
Communicate and/or meet with parents for serious behavioral academic or SEL concerns.
Monitor Bark alerts in collaboration with the SEL Student Support Coordinator and follow up with
students and/or parents within 8 hours of notification (Bark is the internet safety program used for
all of Daystar students)
Develop and implement post secondary programming and support for Daystar High School
Write letters of recommendation for students
Create monthly newsletters about post secondary planning
Collaborate with the IB MYP/DP Coordinator on post secondary administrative tasks (i.e. Maia
Learning administration college application transcripts and student/family/teacher
questionnaires)
Coordinates all after school extracurricular activities and programs including hiring and
supervising staff
Provide vision and insight for high school culture through extracurricular activities events and
activities
Act as liaison between middle school and high school to increase Daystar middle school
enrollment
Review new MS & HS student applicants
Attend at least one MYP/DP team meeting each week
Attend weekly team SSS meetings
Collaborate with teaching teams and attend collaborative meetings as needed
Attend professional development training throughout school year
All other duties as assigned by the Head of School
Essential Job Functions Relative to role as Director of Athletics:
Oversees and manages the entire athletic program and department to ensure quality competition
and sportsmanship for and in athletes
Assists the Head of School and HR Program Manager with recruitment and hiring of coaches and
athletic staff
Schedules and facilitates all athletic contests which may include recruiting and arranging
medical safety and other support staff; coordinating use of athletic facilities; and completing and
maintaining contracts and similar documentation
Arranges transportation to and from all away athletic contests
Oversees ticket sales and financial accounting for the athletic program
Manages insurance coverage for the athletic program; ensures that claims are filed accurately
and in a timely manner
Organizes required medical examinations for students and staff
Maintains excellent working relationships with athletic booster groups; when necessary helps
with the creation of new or additional support groups for specific teams and events
Coordinates with appropriate Daystar staff to ensure coverage of athletic events and recognition
of athletes and coaches
Ensures that the school is compliant with IHSA regulations and other accredited affiliations
Familiar with the Crisis Manual and ensures compliance with its expectations works with HR
Manager to get all coaches trained and onboarded successfully
In partnership with the Director of Human Resources creates job descriptions for Athletic
Coaches and reviews resumes applications and conducts interviews
Acts as official IHSAA representative
Collects and coordinates sports physicals
Performs other related duties as assigned
Essential Functions Relative to Member of Daystars Administrative Team:
Provide reports to the Daystar Board as requested
Serve on schoolwide committees as requested
Participate in and assist with planning and implementation of staff wide professional development
Participate in regular Administrative Team meetings providing counsel and insight on areas
impacting the school as a whole
Participate in planning and management of schoolwide events including but not limited to back to
school parent and student events parent-teacher conferences holiday programs learning
showcase nights athletic banquets (lead) middle and high school special events and 8th and
12th grade graduation ceremonies.
Title: Director of Student Life & Athletics
Job Type: Full time Position
Reports to: Head of School
Required: 3-5 years of experience in school environment Bachelors degree
Preferred: A Professional Educator License (PEL) Masters degree in the field of counseling social work
sports administration or youth ministry
Work Days/Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm Monday-Wednesday & Friday; Thursday 7:30am- 4:30pm
Purpose Statement: The Student Support Services team provides students the support and
interventions that they need to be successful social emotionally behaviorally and academically. The team
works together to problem solve and determine the best intervention necessary to meet the holistic needs
of each student. Tier 1 social emotional and behavior interventions (see chart below) are primarily
addressed and managed within the classroom by lead teachers. Below is how support services are
implemented at Daystar:
Tier 2 and Tier 3 social emotional and behavior interventions for PYP students (see chart below)
are addressed and managed by the Student Support Specialist and/or the Student Support
Coordinator.
Tier 2 and Tier 3 social emotional interventions for MYP/DP students are addressed and
managed by the Student Support Specialist and/or the Student Support Coordinator.
Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior interventions for MYP/DP students (see chart below) are addressed
and managed by the Director of Student Life.
All Staff Responsibilities:
Provide a safe school environment indoors and out per directives regarding building operations
(keys fobs alarm codes) the Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices
Participate in a brief staff prayer to start the day at 7:35 sharp on Monday through Thursday in the
Gathering Place
Participate in school engagement events to promote positive school culture
Complete arrival and dismissal duties as assigned
Fulfill essential job functions based on ones specific job description; and during times of school
drills or emergencies assist others as able
Be on time appropriately dressed and ready for work at assigned days/times
Adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the Staff Handbook and comply with the school
policies
Be an excellent ambassador of Daystar Academy at all times
Essential Job Functions Relative to role as Director of Student Life:
Engage and build rapport with all of the students within Daystar Academy
Uphold student confidentiality and adhere to Daystar protocol and policies
Complete proper documentation when meeting with a student
Provide in-service and manage trainings that increases theoretical congruence and uniform
practices related to restorative approach to ensure that an effective whole-school approach is
taken
Monitor MYP/DP tracker and SSS referrals weekly and follow up with student and/or teacher
accordingly
Coordinate behavioral support strategies to be implemented by the teaching team
Collaborate with the MYP/DP teaching team on effective strategies to implement within the
classroom
Provide assistance for teachers with students exhibiting behavioral concerns within the classroom
either in the classroom or if students are removed from the classroom (Tier 2/Tier 3)
Implement Daystars discipline policy (Tier 2 and Tier 3) for MYP/DP students
Respond to all of the behavioral needs of MYP/DP students who are brought to the Support
Services Office and are in need of support
Communicate with parents and attend parent meetings as needed this includes Reconciliation
meetings for discipline issues.
Communicate and/or meet with parents for serious behavioral academic or SEL concerns.
Monitor Bark alerts in collaboration with the SEL Student Support Coordinator and follow up with
students and/or parents within 8 hours of notification (Bark is the internet safety program used for
all of Daystar students)
Develop and implement post secondary programming and support for Daystar High School
Write letters of recommendation for students
Create monthly newsletters about post secondary planning
Collaborate with the IB MYP/DP Coordinator on post secondary administrative tasks (i.e. Maia
Learning administration college application transcripts and student/family/teacher
questionnaires)
Coordinates all after school extracurricular activities and programs including hiring and
supervising staff
Provide vision and insight for high school culture through extracurricular activities events and
activities
Act as liaison between middle school and high school to increase Daystar middle school
enrollment
Review new MS & HS student applicants
Attend at least one MYP/DP team meeting each week
Attend weekly team SSS meetings
Collaborate with teaching teams and attend collaborative meetings as needed
Attend professional development training throughout school year
All other duties as assigned by the Head of School
Essential Job Functions Relative to role as Director of Athletics:
Oversees and manages the entire athletic program and department to ensure quality competition
and sportsmanship for and in athletes
Assists the Head of School and HR Program Manager with recruitment and hiring of coaches and
athletic staff
Schedules and facilitates all athletic contests which may include recruiting and arranging
medical safety and other support staff; coordinating use of athletic facilities; and completing and
maintaining contracts and similar documentation
Arranges transportation to and from all away athletic contests
Oversees ticket sales and financial accounting for the athletic program
Manages insurance coverage for the athletic program; ensures that claims are filed accurately
and in a timely manner
Organizes required medical examinations for students and staff
Maintains excellent working relationships with athletic booster groups; when necessary helps
with the creation of new or additional support groups for specific teams and events
Coordinates with appropriate Daystar staff to ensure coverage of athletic events and recognition
of athletes and coaches
Ensures that the school is compliant with IHSA regulations and other accredited affiliations
Familiar with the Crisis Manual and ensures compliance with its expectations works with HR
Manager to get all coaches trained and onboarded successfully
In partnership with the Director of Human Resources creates job descriptions for Athletic
Coaches and reviews resumes applications and conducts interviews
Acts as official IHSAA representative
Collects and coordinates sports physicals
Performs other related duties as assigned
Essential Functions Relative to Member of Daystars Administrative Team:
Provide reports to the Daystar Board as requested
Serve on schoolwide committees as requested
Participate in and assist with planning and implementation of staff wide professional development
Participate in regular Administrative Team meetings providing counsel and insight on areas
impacting the school as a whole
Participate in planning and management of schoolwide events including but not limited to back to
school parent and student events parent-teacher conferences holiday programs learning
showcase nights athletic banquets (lead) middle and high school special events and 8th and
12th grade graduation ceremonies.
Daystar Academy is a unique community where students are provided with a nurturing learning environment that allows them to explore discover and create. We are committed to more than academic excellence. Our curriculum allows students to engage with subject matter in experiential ways and promotes curiosity problem solving and respect of differences in thought and opinion. We foster a beautifully diverse student body that is made up of a variety of cultural ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Our goal is to build a school community that reflects the diversity of the city and Gods Kingdom.
Daystars mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faith-based culturally-engaged globally-minded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.
Daystars mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faith-based culturally-engaged globally-minded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.
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