Chief School Business Official or Business and Operations Manager (Posted June 9, 2026

Type of Position: 12-Month Administrative Position

      •  Chief School Business Official salary not less than $100,000�Final rate of pay will be determined based upon education and school district experience. 

      •  Business and Operations Manager salary not less than $90,000�Final rate of pay will be determined based upon education and school district experience.

      •  Paid twice a month on the 10th and 25th of each month.

Employment Benefits:

      •  Sick Leave Benefits: Fifteen (15) days per year�accumulate to 340. 

      •  Bereavement Leave: Two (2) days each year. 

      •  Personal Leave Benefits: Two (2) days each year. 

      •  Vacation Benefits: Twenty-two (22) days each year. 

      •  Paid Holidays: Seventeen (17) days each year. 

            •  New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, President's Day, Casimir Pulaski's Birthday, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 

      •  IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement System) Pension or TRS (Teachers Retirement System) Pension 

      •  Sick Leave Bank 

      •  Fitness Reimbursement 

      •  Board paid single health insurance. Board contribution to family health, dental and vision insurance. 

      •  Life Insurance

            •  The Board shall provide term life insurance in an amount equal to twenty thousand dollars ($35,000) for each administrator. Administrators will be offered the option to purchase additional insurance above the Board paid insurance. Additional insurance cost will be the responsibility of the Administrator. 

      •  Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 

            •  Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance in an amount equal to one and one-half (1�) times of the administrator's annual salary rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars ($1,000) shall be provided for each administrator. The principal sum would be payable for loss of life due to accident or for loss of sight of both eyes or the loss of both hands or feet. One-half (�) of this sum shall be payable for the loss of one foot, one hand, or the sight of one eye.

Projected Starting Date:  July 1, 2026

Position Purpose:
Under the general Supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to manage the Business Services functions of the district including budget and finance, purchasing, transportation, food services, technology, custodial, maintenance, safety and risk management, and related areas. 

Essential Functions:

      •  Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board polices, rules and regulations, and applicable laws. 

      •  Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets. 

      •  Assists the Superintendent in preparing annual budget requests for school district operations to maintain and improve educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations. 

      •  Prepares monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, and other information or documents as requested. 

      •  Secures an annual audit of the school district's finances. 

      •  Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.

      •  Oversee all school district purchasing, banking activities, payroll and employee benefits programs. 

      •  Establish, monitor and manage all safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices for the purpose of ensure a safe environment for employees and students in their use of school facilities and transportation, and to comply with legal requirements (e.g., OSHA and Workers' Compensation). 

      •  Maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect school district property and potential liabilities.

      •  Oversee the school district's transportation programs, including bus routes, schedules and contracts to ensure that the school district has an adequate and cost-effective student transportation system. 

      •  Manage the food service operation and related operations. 

      •  Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. 

      •  Assist the Superintendent in making recommendations regarding salaries and benefits for all school district employees. 

      •  Oversee the administration of employee benefits and the payroll function. 

      •  Represent the school district as necessary in off-site meetings, associations, etc.

      •  Oversee the school district's maintenance and technology departments to ensure smooth operations and proper upkeep of the campus, and up to date equipment.

Additional Duties:  
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent. 
     Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment: 
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. 

Travel Requirements: 
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

      •  Knowledge of best practices in accounting and bookkeeping principles.

      •  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.

      •  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

      •  Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions.

      •  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.

      •  Ability to develop and implement projects.

      •  Effective verbal and written communication skills.

      •  Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.

      •  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.

      •  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Work in standard office and school building environments. 

Qualifications Profile:
      •  Certification/License

            •  Illinois Certification as required for position.

            •  Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

      •  Education 
            •  Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting 

      •  Experience 
            •  Minimum of five years of district-level business office or equivalent experience preferred.

            •  Preference will be given to individuals with a Chief School Business Official License, or individuals indicating a willingness to obtain the license.