Position Type:
Appendix F - Extra Duty/Non-Coaching
Date Posted:
6/10/2026
Location:
Larkin High School
Date Available:
10/19/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: IHSA Speech: Individual
Bargaining Unit: ETA
Department/Location: High School Activities
Calendar Days: 24/25 School Year
Reports To: Building Activities Director
JD Revision Date: 10/16/2023
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To build and maintain a high-quality speech team, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and providing opportunities for students.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
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Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
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Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
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Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
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Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
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Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
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Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
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Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
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Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
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8 District, Conference, or Regional Contests.
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Attendance at UEC Activities Summit and related UEC responsibilities.
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80 hours of meetings/practices.
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IHSA State Series, as applicable.
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Procuring and coordinating contest judges, as applicable.
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Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable.
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Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization.
Education
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Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred.
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Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred.
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High School Diploma required.
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Related coursework and/or previous related experience required.
Experience / Knowledge
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Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
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Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
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Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
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Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
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Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
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Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
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Spanish language skills preferred.
Physical Demands
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Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or related equipment.
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Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.
Terms of Employment
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Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
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Stipened per attache ETA Appendix F Salary Schedule
