Assistant Speech Coach

Glenbrook South High School is seeking internal applicants to serve as the Assistant Speech Coach for the 2026-2027 school year.

The primary role of the Assistant Speech Coach involves the nurturing of student competitor skills in the communication arts. Familiarity with all fourteen individual events and proficiency in at least three specific events are required. The goal is a well-rounded coaching staff that attends to the needs of all fourteen events offered in competition by the IHSA. The duties for individual events coaches are as follows:

• Attend auditions to assemble a team.
• Coaching assigned students at least once per week.
• Attend a minimum of three invitational tournaments.
• Ride the bus with students. Bus supervision will be split amongst all coaches equally.
• Supervise and support competitors at tournaments.
• Judge as needed at invitational tournaments.
• Read critiques and share appropriate feedback with competitors.
• Attend Regional and Sectional competitions from morning judges meetings through the awards ceremony.
• Assist with the reading and cutting of selection of performance materials where appropriate.
• Proofread student-generated speeches and offer feedback when necessary.
• Attend weekly team meetings to offer coaching sign-up for team members.
• Maintain email contact with students and parents to answer questions throughout the season.
• Assist in the selection of Regional team members by viewing selected performances in all fourteen events throughout the season.
• Attend the end of the season banquet.
• Additional reasonable duties as they might arise throughout the season.
  

The 1.0 FTEstipend for this position will be established based on the Activity Sponsors salary schedule (Category 7) which is attached to this job posting. To learn more about D225s compensation and benefits package please visit ourwebsite.This position is not eligible for benefits.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Mark Maranto Assistant Principal for Student Activities at .

Glenbrook High School District 225 holds Niche rankings as the #1 Best School District in America and the #2 Best Places to Teach in Illinois.

We are seeking motivated and energized applicants to join the Glenbrooks!

Glenbrook High School District 225 commonly referred to as The Glenbrooks offers a public education to approximately 5100 students in Glenview Northbrook and portions of unincorporated Northfield Township. Located 25 miles north of Chicago in a suburban settingGlenbrook North and Glenbrook South High Schools have a reputation for offering students an excellent high-quality well-rounded educational addition to its two high schools District 225 also offers alternative learning at Glenbrook Off-Campus and Glenbrook Transition Glenbrooks foster a student-centered community with engaging authentic learning experiences that empower individuals to grow develop their voice and make meaningful contributions to inspire each learner to apply their abilities knowledge and skills promoting collaboration adaptability and a broader understanding of success to positively impact our community and the world.

At D225 you will find more than a job. You will find a career that will inspire you and a community rich in culture and traditions. We invite you to help write our districts story of excellence by joining our team.

To create a comprehensive high school experience the Glenbrooks focus on four distinct areas: Academics Athletics Activities and the Arts. Academic success is a top priority for our students and with nearly 300 diverse course offerings there are ample opportunities for addition to core academic courses in the areas of English mathematics science social studies and world language students may pursue special interest classes such as architecture automotive debate graphic design and music. Glenbrook students enjoy success inside and outside of the classroom through numerous athletic and extracurricular activities programs. The schools offer over 25 different competitive sports and a range of club sports to cater to any athlete. Each school also hosts 70-80 different clubs and activities for students throughout the year.

Staff Benefits include a competitive salary as well as medical dental and vision health plans and retirement plans. Additionally the Glenbrooks offer tuition reimbursement an excellent mentoring program extensive professional development opportunities and partnerships with a university for aspiring administrators.

Apply attoday to join our Glenbrook family!