Openings as of 3/9/2026
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Assistant Principals, Licensed and non-licensed staff as assigned
POSITION OBJECTIVE: To support the Building Principal in providing effective leadership for their building and help facilitate the development, implementation, and evolution of curricular, instructional, personnel, operational, and business functions of the building, in order to ensure a safe and vibrant school environment that contributes to the effectiveness of the total educational program.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED SKILLS:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports The Work of The Principal
Coordinates Pupil Transportation System
Supervises Information Resource Center
Supervises Main Office Personnel
Supervises and Supports Textbook Center Operations
Manages The Financial Operations of The School
Manages Daily Operations of The School
Supervision and Coordination of Discipline, Safety, and Security
Coordinates Facilities and Building Management
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 260 days work calendar with irregular or extended work hours including evenings and weekends.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a fast-paced, student-centered campus environment and is based primarily on site, with frequent movement throughout school facilities. This position includes occasional evening and weekend responsibilities and may require responding to urgent operational matters outside standard hours. The position involves regular interaction with staff, students, families, and external partners, requires timely decision-making related to school operations and safety, and includes physical demands such as standing, walking, and occasionally lifting.
SALARY RANGE: Target hiring range for this position will be between $170,000 to $190,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Apply online at: www.niles219.org
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Niles Township High Schools District 219 is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Associate Principals
SUPERVISES: Licensed and Non-Licensed Staff in the respective department
Assigned Activity Sponsors
POSITION OBJECTIVE: To support the Associate Principals and Principal in providing effective leadership for their building and help facilitate, and as assigned lead, the development, implementation, and evolution of curricular, instructional, personnel, operational, and business functions of the building, in order to ensure a safe and vibrant school environment that contributes to the effectiveness of the total educational program
Support the Work of Principal and Associate Principals
Oversee All Matters of Student Discipline and Safety
Oversee All Matters of Student Attendance
Oversee Student Services Teams to Provide Appropriate Student Supports
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 260 day work calendar with irregular or extended work hours including evenings and weekends.
WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously interacting with the public, staff and students. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand/grip strength to operate office equipment. Ability to withstand long term use of video display terminals is required.
SALARY RANGE: Target hiring range for this position will be between $150,000 to $170,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
REPORTS TO:Director of Curriculum Department
SUPERVISES: None
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide high-quality instruction aligned with District 219 curriculum, policies, and professional standards. Support diverse learners by planning and delivering effective lessons, creating an inclusive classroom environment, collaborating with staff and families, and maintaining professional responsibilities. Teachers are expected to promote student growth, independence, and engagement while upholding district expectations for equity, professionalism, and instructional excellence.
Instructional Skills
Classroom and School Environment
Staff–Parent–School–Community Relationships
Professionalism
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 182 day working calendar
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a typical school environment. Duties may require standing, walking, lifting instructional materials, and supporting students as needed.
SALARY: Salary is based on years of experience and educational background in accordance with the District's salary schedule.
Teacher
DAYS PER YEAR: 182
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the required endorsements.
LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Teachers who have taught at least three years in District 219 must have
(a) successfully participated in at least 6 clock hours of D219-authorized equity professional development every three years.
AP Teachers must have either five years teaching experience in the AP course to which they are assigned or successfully have completed a College Board Institute and audit process for the class.
To qualify for a World Language position, internal candidates must have either three(3)years of teaching experience in the target language or must possess a minimal proficiency of “advanced low” as measured by the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Assessment. To qualify for a World Language position, external candidates must possess a minimal proficiency of “advanced low” as measured by the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Assessment.
To qualify for a Project Lead the Way Program position, internal candidates must have experience and have Project Lead the Way certification. To qualify for a Project Lead the Way Program position, external candidates must have Project Lead the Way certification.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Licensed employees are expected to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in District 219 Board policies and the Board/Union contract. The performance standards listed below represent the essential functions of the job.
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS:
Plans lessons and prepares instructional materials
Presents lessons effectively
Demonstrates a variety of effective teaching techniques
Provides for differences of individuals and groups
Evaluates student achievement effectively
CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT:
Provides purposeful classroom activity
Interacts with students in a manner that encourages respectful relationships among students and teacher
Promotes the development of self-esteem in students
Addresses the needs of individual students
STAFF-PARENT-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS:
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with staff
Works cooperatively with school personnel (Directors, Student Services staff, Deans) to benefit students
Encourages positive school-community relationships
Communications effectively with parents to enhance the learning process by responding to or initiating parent contacts in a timely, professional and constructive manner
PROFESSIONALISM:
Establishes and pursues goals to improve professional competence
Works in a supportive role with colleagues (e.g. cooperative course planning, curriculum development, test construction, materials preparation, methodology)
Maintains knowledge of current trends in his/her field through professional activities (e.g. attending professional meetings, enrolling in relevant courses, reading relevant literature)
Adheres to Board of Education and building policies and procedures
Identifies school or curriculum problems and suggest appropriate solutions
Uses appropriate channels to resolve concerns and problems
Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.
The information contained in this job description posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Computer Science Endorsement Required / CTE Licensure Preferred but not required
Must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the required endorsements. Computer Science Endorsement Required/ CTE Licensure Preferred but not required
Teacher CTE Licensure Required - Apparel/Textiles or Fashion/Clothing Services Endorsement
Must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the required endorsements. CTE Licensure Required - Apparel/Textiles or Fashion/Clothing Services Endorsement
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide occupational therapy services to students with significant disabilities and high support needs in order to support academic and non-academic outcomes, to facilitate fine motor, visual motor development and sensory motor performance, to promote independence in activities of daily living and pre-vocational skills, improve functional life skills through training, adaptations and use of specialized equipment. Interact directly with students, as well as the development and implementation of educational plans with teachers, administrators, and parents.
Provides Occupational Therapy Services
Supports Students with High-Needs and Life Skills
Collaborates with Staff and Families
Compliance and Documentation
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:182 day working calendar, IMRF contributing role
WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires physical activity including lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and use of fine motor skills. Work is performed indoors.
SALARY RANGE: Salary is based on years of experience and educational background in accordance with the District's salary schedule.
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide physical therapy services to students with physical disabilities and high support needs in order to promote motor development, functional mobility, safety, and access to the educational environment.
Provides Physical Therapy Services
WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires physical activity including lifting, carrying, transferring students, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and assisting with mobility equipment. Work is performed indoors.
Must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the required endorsements. Background in ML Social Studies or African American Studies Preferred
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide behavioral and social-emotional supports to students with disabilities through the development, implementation, and monitoring of evidence-based behavioral interventions. Collaborate with staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote regulation, skill development, independence, and access to the educational environment. Services are delivered in alignment with IDEA, IEP requirements, district policies, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles.
Provides Behavioral and Instructional Support
Supports Students with Behavioral and Social-Emotional Needs
Professional Development and Compliance
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:182 day working calendar, TRS contributing role
WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires physical activity including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing are seldom required. Fine-motor dexterity and upper-extremity reaching/handling are frequently required. Work is performed indoors with minimal exposure to temperature extremes or hazardous conditions.
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide high-quality instruction, support, and programming aligned with District 219 curriculum, policies, and professional standards for for students with significant disabilities, life-skills needs, and high support requirements. Promotes independence, functional academics, communication, adaptive behavior, vocational readiness, and access to the educational environment. Instruction is delivered in compliance with IDEA, IEP requirements, and district policies to support student growth, safety, and participation in school and community routines. Support diverse learners by planning and delivering effective lessons, creating an inclusive classroom environment, collaborating with staff and families, and maintaining professional responsibilities. Teachers are expected to promote student growth, independence, and engagement while upholding district expectations for equity, professionalism, and instructional excellence.
Instructional Responsibilities
Supports Students Needs
Collaboration with Staff and Families
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:182 day working calendar
WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires physical activity including lifting, carrying, assisting with mobility, supporting students during behavioral or sensory episodes, and use of fine and gross motor skills. Work is performed indoors with occasional community-based instruction outdoors or off-site.
REPORTS TO: Director of Bridges Transition Center
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide high-quality instruction, support, and programming aligned with District 219 curriculum, policies, and professional standards for students with significant disabilities, life-skills needs, and high support requirements. Promotes independence, functional academics, communication, adaptive behavior, vocational readiness, and access to the educational environment. Instruction is delivered in compliance with IDEA, IEP requirements, and district policies to support student growth, safety, and participation in school and community routines. Support diverse learners by planning and delivering effective lessons, creating an inclusive classroom environment, collaborating with staff and families, and maintaining professional responsibilities. Teachers are expected to promote student growth, independence, and engagement while upholding district expectations for equity, professionalism, and instructional excellence.
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide speech-language pathology services to students in order to support communication, language development, social pragmatics, and access to the educational environment. Services are delivered in compliance with IDEA, IEP requirements, and district policies to ensure students are able to effectively participate in academic instruction, school activities, and daily communication across settings. Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of speech and language communication needs including the cognitive aspects of communication (attention, memory, sequencing, problem-solving, executive functioning), social aspects of communication (including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, lack of communication opportunities), communication modalities, the impact of hearing loss on the development of speech and language, second language acquisition and oral motor functioning and skills including feeding.
Provides Speech-Language Pathology Services
Assessment and Program Development
Collaboration and Consultation
WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires sitting, standing, walking, and use of fine motor skills. Work is primarily performed indoors in classrooms, therapy spaces, and meeting rooms.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and Physical Therapist
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Support and deliver physical therapy services to students with physical disabilities and high support needs in order to promote motor development, functional mobility, safety, and access to the educational environment. Works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to implement IEP goals, support student participation in school routines, and ensure services are provided in compliance with IDEA, IEP requirements, and district policies.
Supports Delivery of Physical Therapy Services
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 day working calendar
SALARY RANGE: P2
POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Life Skills Paraprofessional provides instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with significant cognitive, developmental, and/or physical needs. Working under the direction of a licensed teacher and special education administrators, the paraprofessional supports students in acquiring functional academics, independent living skills, social-emotional skills, and vocational readiness in classroom and community-based settings.
Student Support and Instruction
Personal Care and Safety
Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support
Collaboration and Communication
WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and the ability to assist with lifting, transferring, and positioning students. The position may require assisting students with mobility, personal care, and use of adaptive equipment. Fine and gross motor skills are necessary to operate instructional materials, assistive technology, and safety equipment.
SALARY RANGE: P1 + SPED stipend, with additional hourly bump for BA degree or higher
REPORTS TO: Associate Principal for Curriculum
POSITION OBJECTIVE: The job of Registered Nurse (RN) is done for the purpose/s of overseeing the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by physicians; ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students or staff; and serving as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; conducting mandated health screenings and identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow up treatment.
Student Health Services
Care Coordination and Case Management
Program Implementation and Compliance
Professional Support and Documentation
WORKING CONDITIONS: The job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of medical equipment or supplies; frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting; and significant fine finger dexterity for medical procedures and documentation. The position may require responding quickly to emergencies and exposure to bodily fluids and communicable illnesses, with appropriate protective equipment provided. The job is performed primarily in a school health office and throughout the school campus in a generally clean, safe, and supportive educational environment with frequent interaction with students, staff, families, and outside health professionals.
SALARY RANGE: P3
