TEAM LEADER VHHS

TEAM LEADER - VHHS

Job Description: The primary responsibility of the Team Leader is to lead a multidisciplinary student services support team focusing on student behavior, restorative practices, academic and emotional supports, and daily student attendance. Additional responsibilities include facilitation of weekly Learning Support Team (LST) Meetings, leadership and supervision of the LST personnel, participation in Building Leadership Team, certified and non-certified staff evaluation and other duties as assigned.

Employee Status: Administrator

Assignment: 1.0 FTE

Reports to: Assistant Principal for Operations

Calendar: School year plus 10 days

Evening duties: Shared responsibility for evening supervision of school events

Qualifications: Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) required with General Administrative endorsement

Previous administrative, MTSS, and student services experience is preferred

Professional/ Personal Characteristics:

• Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with students and adults
• Extensive and effective communication skills
• Strong experience and knowledge of behavior management.
• An understanding of MTSS framework, restorative practices, and Special Services.
• Flexible and adaptable with good listening skills
• Goal oriented with a sense of team building
• Effective organizational and time management skills

JobResponsibilities:

SYSTEMS

• Attendance & MTSS: Use PowerSchool and ESP resources to recognize positive attendance and address absences and tardiness systematically. Identify students below 90% attendance or experiencing chronic absenteeism; accelerate interventions, communicate supports and policies to families, and partner with Department Chairs to address shortfalls. Address school refusal through Tier 3 supports and monitor period-to-period attendance for unexcused in-school absences.
• Medical & Health Coordination: Coordinate with the Nurses’ Office and Special Services on student medical needs and compliance with school and state health mandates. Facilitate Homebound tutoring through the Student Problem Solving Team (SPST) and Special Services, including in-person family meetings to connect families with communication and resources.
• Tiered Student Supports: Lead MTSS social-emotional learning committees. At Tier 1, partner across departments and committees to teach expectations and connect students with resources. At Tier 2, develop targeted behavioral interventions and use Panorama and schoolwide surveys to guide proactive LST check-ins. At Tier 3, collaborate with Student Services and Special Services on high-need academic and social-emotional interventions.
• Behavior & Discipline: Manage referral and MTSS processes and PowerSchool discipline records. Implement district suspension protocols while prioritizing non-exclusionary alternatives, communicating promptly with stakeholders, and coordinating cross-department reintegration plans that address academic, social-emotional, health, and safety needs.

EQUITY

• Inclusive Practices & Equitable Interventions: Continuously analyze discipline, attendance, and intervention data across demographics to identify trends, ensure equitable practices, and eliminate disparities in student outcomes. Prioritize non-exclusionary, restorative alternatives to suspension to support student retention, belonging, and equitable support access across all student groups.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Staff Coaching & Professional Growth: Coach staff on classroom management, home communication, and restorative responses through professional development and direct consultation. Collaborate with Team Leaders and Assistant Principal of Operations to standardize interventions, create restorative practices, supports, and consequences across learning support teams (LST).

DATA

• Data-Driven Monitoring & Decision Making: Utilize data-driven reporting (Attendance/Tardy, Behavior Logs, ME/MH Reports, D/F Grade Reports) to deliver timely academic, socio-emotional, medical, and financial interventions. Leverage Panorama, schoolwide surveys, and PowerSchool metrics to execute proactive LST check-in plans and monitor student progress across MTSS tiers.

COLLABORATION

• Multidisciplinary Teaming & Committee Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary Student Problem Solving Team (Counselors, Social Workers, Prevention/Wellness Coordinator, Special Services Social Workers, 504 Coordinator/School Psychologist) using structured agendas aligned with AP of Operations. Maintain active leadership across administrative bodies: Student Services District Team, Building Leadership Team (BLT), Student Services Leadership Team, Instructional Leadership Team, District All-Admin Team, and Interview/Hiring Committees.

COMMUNITY

• Interagency Partnerships & Family Engagement: Maintain key community liaisons with all local first responders. Partner with families through proactive communication, Homebound tutoring coordination, in-person meetings, home visits, and community outreach.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT & SAFETY OPERATIONS

• Emergency Response & Campus Safety: Execute Standard Response Protocols, serve on the Threat Assessment Team, carry out Clear & Present Danger responses, and coordinate safety tabletop exercises with building leadership teams. Partner with the Head of Campus Safety and School Resource Officer, lead bullying/harassment investigations. Oversee compliance across all Board of Education and District 128 policies.

SUPERVISES

• Personnel Evaluation & Oversight: Evaluate Educational Support Personnel (ESP) members in compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA). Conduct informal observations across assigned staff using official evaluation templates to provide actionable feedback and encouragement.

Compensation: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package based upon the Board - Teacher Union Agreement; https://www.d128.org/departments/business-office/salary-documents with an additional position stipend.

Application Process: Candidates must complete an online application, which includes a letter of interest, a current resume, three letters of reference, and college/university transcripts. In-district candidates must complete an online application, which includes a letter of interest and a current resume. Early submission of all required materials is requested. The deadline for a completed application is January 4, 2027.

Visit our website at www.district128.org for application information.

District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer