Director of Business and Operations
District 33 Mission: Equip students to become life-long learners who embrace diversity, welcome innovation, and aspire to be catalysts for positive change and growth.
District 33 Vision:
- To be recognized as the school district that fosters:
- An innovative, rigorous & future-oriented education
- A culture of equity, diversity & personalized learning
- Student agency to develop voice, choice, ownership & self-sufficiency
- Active community partnerships
District 33 Core Values:
- Collaboration
- Partnerships
- Equity
- Student voice & choice
- High expectations
- Support for the whole child
- High levels of engagement
- Trusting relationships
Position Summary: To support student learning and the District's strategic goals, the Director of Business and Operations provides vision and leadership in developing and implementing the business affairs of the District in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available.
Position Qualifications:
- Master's degree or equivalent; four to ten years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, including service in a supervisory capacity over support personnel.
- Valid Illinois Chief School Business Official certification.
- Broad knowledge and experience in education, management and/or accounting.
- Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with a variety of stakeholders, excellent organization and time-management, effective verbal and written language skills, and the ability to use sound judgment in decision-making.
- Knowledge of and ability to use database software; financial systems; and internet, inventory, project management, spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Bilingual Spanish Preferred
- Commitment to 5 years in this position
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Administrator Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Board paid 70% PPO and 80% HMO)
- Free life insurance equal to base salary
- Retirement plan options
- Board Paid TRS
- Paid Time Off- 20 vacation days, 3 personal days, 14 sick days
- $500 towards professional dues and memberships
Work Schedule: 12 Months, Full Time
Starting Salary Range: $134,625 - $144,596 + Board Paid TRS, based on experience
Further Information on District 33:
West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is a Pre-K through 8th grade system with a Birth to 3 program, Preschool, five elementary schools, and one 6/7/8 middle school. West Chicago Elementary School District 33's population reflects the diverse demographics of West Chicago and portions of Winfield and Wheaton, from which it draws its student enrollment. The overall student population is approximately 3,000. Of that number, approximately 81.1% of the students come from Hispanic origins, 12.3% White, 3.2% Asian/Pacific Islander and 3.2% Black.
The Mission of West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is to equip students to become life-long learners who embrace diversity, welcome innovation, and aspire to be catalysts for positive change and growth. Our vision is to be recognized as a school district that fosters:
- An innovative, rigorous & future-oriented education
- A culture of equity, diversity & personalized learning
- Student agency to develop voice, choice, ownership & self-sufficiency
- Active community partnerships