$105,694–$135,534 Per Year
Audiovisual, Best Practices, Board of Education, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Crisis Management, Desktop Publishing, Diversity, Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Journalism, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Multilingual, Multitasking, Newsletter, Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Press Releases, Public Administration, Public Policy, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, RSS (RDF Site Summary), Social Media, Strategic Planning, Student Services, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Web Design, Word Processing, Writing Skills
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Duties
The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.
- Serves as chief spokesperson in the absence of the Superintendent.
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to communicating on behalf of the District.
- Leads the District-level communications as it relates to marketing, media covered events, school related events, social media, press releases, audio, video, and more.
- Demonstrates excellent decision making and communication skills especially during crisis situations.
- Serves as the liaison between the District and all community/media outlets.
- Collaborates with other Community leaders to further develop relationships, strengthens the communication, and collaboration with our community partners/agencies
- Prioritizes multiple projects and presents on-time results.
- Assists District Administration and Title I Schools in promoting school-based family engagement systems and activities that create strong supports for teaching, learning and student achievement.
- Periodically surveys public opinion regarding the District and/or current issues in education.
- Routinely attends school functions, speaking engagements, special school/District events, and community events that have a direct impact on the District.
- Posts via social media, as well as develops, newsletters and/or news media releases.
- Develops and maintains the District Calendar, District Website, and the online District Directory.
- Ensures all messaging and/or materials coming from the District is transparent, current, consistent, and positive messaging.
- Organizes press releases and/or venues for statements to the press.
- Organizes and oversees District events such as High School Graduation, Hall of Fame, Retirement Banquet, etc.
- Serves as community engagement advisor to the Superintendent, and Board of Education.
- Supervises staff and interns as appropriate.
- Assists Teaching and Learning in reporting clear and valid student achievement information and other indicators of student success.
- Manages family and community engagement budgets.
- Maintains continued education of professional practices in the field, affiliates with the appropriate organizations for continued growth, and best practices.
- Keeps abreast and informs the Superintendent of newsworthy information that has a direct impact on the District or student achievement; Federal, State, and Local. For example, community functions, articles in the newspaper, social media posts, and events where the District should be represented, etc.
- Helps promote the District''s Strategic Plan, Vision and Mission, and Diversity Statement.
- Assists the Student Services Department in managing and communicating information regarding the Magnet School lottery process.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent.
Qualifications
- Bachelor''s Degree required in communication, marketing, public relations, public policy administration, or a related field required, Master''s Degree preferred.
- Multilingual preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in journalism, marketing, school communications, and/or public relations or related field required.
- Experience in developing and/or leading parent/community forums.
- Thorough knowledge of desktop publishing, word processing, and related computer skills.
- Experience in multi-level communications such as; marketing, public relations, website design, internet use, social media interactions, crisis management, and/or external company interactions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with instructional leaders, and community members.
- Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Outstanding oral, writing, and editing skills with a demonstrated ability to translate technical or complex subject matter for general audiences.
- Highly organized, self-starter, and proactive approach to communication.
Salary/Benefits
SALARY: $105,694 - $135,534
School District
dps61.org
ILearn Link
ILearn
Report Card Link
District Report Card
Job Posting Date
7/10/2026
Application Deadline
7/19/2026
Start Date
7/9/2026
Email for More Information
mwilks@dps61.org, nnmoody@dps61.org
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District Name Decatur Unit SD #61 Building Name Keil Building Address 101 West Cerro Gordo Street
Decatur, IL 62523 Phone (217) 362-3000 Fax (217)424-3009 IASA Region Abe Lincoln County Macon Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Agency/Association Grade Level Other
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