Basehor-Linwood is currently seeking a District Office Communications Coordinator to begin immediately.

Title:  Communications Coordinator

Reports to:  Superintendent of School

Position Summary:   Facilitates communication with district’s internal and external public in order to generate a climate of understanding of the district’s efforts to provide each student with the best possible education in a complex multi-cultural society

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Baccalaureate degree preferred; English, Journalism, Communications background preferred
2. Excellent skills in grammar, writing, desktop publishing, communications and interpersonal skills
3. Excellent skill in using design programs such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, and Photoshop
4. Excellent skills in website organization and social media
5. Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective communication
6. Desire and ability to work with students and staff
7. A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the district Superintendent
8. The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
9. Ability to plan, organize, and see that activities are completed
10. Proficient in data collection and reporting
11. Excellent written and oral skills
12. Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications     

Essential Functions:

Provide means for clear communications with patrons, staff and students by coordinating preparation of district communication information, including brochures, external, internal and eNewsletters and other publications, developing news releases, creating Board Briefs, taking pictures of district events and keeping the Superintendent informed of all related activities. 

Manages district’s digital presence including district website, district Facebook page, Instagram, Superintendent’s Messages, and community events.

• Assists with the coordination of websites to promote continuity in publication and communication amongst buildings.  

Education Foundation liaison

• Attends all Education Foundation meetings
• Acts as Secretary/Treasurer
• Coordinates communication between internal and external publics (including social media)
• Disburses all scholarships to recipient universities through Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (each June)
• Assists with Scholarship Golf Classic coordination (June-October), Major Saver discount card fundraiser (April), and Appreciation Breakfast.

Maintains open lines of communication with community organizations

• Provides prompt responses to requests for information about the district, its policies and its programs
• Prepares reports as requested for administrative team and Board of Education concerning plans and procedures to facilitate communication with internal and external public 
• Serves as liaison with potential students and their families, arranging and conducting tours of buildings, providing information about the district, and promoting the district to newcomers to assist them in decision making when it comes to school selection
• Works with Superintendent, Board of Education and community committees in all phases of preparation for bond issues projects for the school district
• Coordinates district surveys of staff, parents, and community
• Upon direction from the Superintendent serves as an information liaison between the school district staff and the community
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/Director of Teaching and Learning may designate
• Prepare BOE agendas and update policies as approved
• Plan and coordination of KTOY tours.
• Kiwanis liaison

General Responsibilities:

1. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal & telephone skills
2. Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to gather information to produce excellent school district publications
3. Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to use office, classroom, media equipment, and word processing
4. Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community.
5. Works effectively with community organizations.
6. Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
7. Supports the value of education.
8. Supports the mission and vision of USD #458.
9. Keeps abreast of new information, best practices, innovative ideas, and techniques.
10. Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
11. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools/Assistant Superintendent

Physical Requirements:  Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

1. Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities.
   2. Requires occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Term of Employment: 12 months 

Evaluation:  Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

*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 duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

**The Basehor-Linwood School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

For more information about the Basehor-Linwood USD 458 School District and employee benefits, please visit our website at www.usd458.org.