Director of Climate and Safety

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is seeking a Director of Climate and Safety to enhance school culture and ensure student engagement and safety. This administrative role involves collaborating with school leaders and overseeing behavior management and student well-being. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, with a master's preferred, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position is full-time, based in Evanston, IL, starting July 1, 2025.
JobID: 5045

Position Type:
Administrative

Date Posted:
3/28/2025

Location:
Joseph E. Hill Education Center

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
Until filled

The Director of Climate & Safety will be pivotal in suppoting school leaders in fostering a positive school culture and climate, ensuring implementation of strategies that align with the district's educational objectives to enhance positive student engagement and safety. This role will also support high-level district systems aimed at improving behavior management and student social-emotional well-being across the district. The Director of Climate & Safety collaboratively works with school leaders and other district teams to ensure that all students demonstrate achievement gains and internalize the school's values while fostering a positive, structured, consistent, caring and disciplined school culture. Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Academics, this individual oversees various aspects of student engagement, behavior management, safety, athletics, and attendance monitoring.

Education Required:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience Required:
• Minimum of 5 years in the education field as a teacher or social service worker working directly with students in social emotional learning and other behavior perspectives
• Minimum of 5 years of SW, MTSS, attendance, PBIS, and adolescent counseling experience preferred

Terms Of Employment:

Twelve-month year (July 1 to June 30)

Salary and Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience

Competitive benefits package, including district-paid pension

Selection Process:
Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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