Start Date: August 10, 2026

 

Terms of Employment:

• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
• Responsible To: Principal 
• Location: Upper Campus
• Calendar: 180 day / School-Year Employee + 10 summer days as assigned by the Principal
• Daily Schedule: M-F, 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
• Salary and Benefits: Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. Salary is based on years of experience and education attainment. Please see the McHenry Community High School Educators’ Association Collective Bargaining Agreement located at www.dist156.org for more information on salary and benefits. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a Principal endorsement or equivalent administrative endorsement is required (formerly Type 75 certification). Or concurrent enrollment in an ISBE approved program. 
• Five years of successful teaching or student services experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required. 
• An ability to foster positive student/school/community relations.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• Communicate effectively with students, community, staff, and administration. 
• Excellent work ethic.
• The ability to come to work on a regular basis and to be timely.
• The ability to attend evening and weekend events as assigned. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining effective programs to strengthen and monitor student discipline, attendance, and individual progress. 
• Conduct conferences with parents and personnel regarding attendance, truancy, or discipline. 
• Suggest alternative restorative means, new ideas, and different approaches to aid in achieving students’ success and improved educational goals. 
• Ensure necessary disciplinary records are maintained for grade-level students. 
• Follow-up regarding disciplinary determinations on students who were assigned consequences to ensure adequate support is provided to students and teachers. 
• Participate in the implementation and finalization of disciplinary matters related to student violations of School Board Policy, Administrative Policy, and Student Handbook Policy. 
• Attend grade level student personnel and multidisciplinary staffing for student placement in appropriate programs to meet the individual needs of the students. 
• Supervise and assist staff in emergency situations including emergency drills to ensure compliance with State and school safety regulations. 
• Assists in the orientation of all students and help to promote a positive culture in all students in order to develop a high degree of loyalty to the school and community.
• Assists in the control and supervision of extra-curricular activities.  
• Assist with supervision and provide for the general welfare of students during the school year, on school trips, and during school activities. 
• Assist and complete educational support staff employee performance evaluations as assigned. 
• Work cooperatively with peers in sharing ideas, techniques, and procedures for improvement of the learning environment. 
• Assist in school compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of the various governmental agencies. 
• Maintain confidentiality.  
• Comply with all district policies, rules, and regulations. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. 
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed). 
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. 
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

The District:

• The McHenry High Schools provide a comprehensive education for approximately 2,300 students.
• Class scheduling is a traditional eight-period day, 45-minute class periods, and a 45-minute lunch.
• Approximately 75% of our graduates attend post-secondary educational or vocational institutions