• Bachelor's Degree in job-related area.
• Build relationships and pride in schools through continuous two-way communication with staff and the community which supports the mission statement of the district.
• Solicit community and staff feedback through formal and informal means.
• Provide and build positive relations with local and regional media.
• Report and promote the activities, events, and achievements of the Harrisonville Cass R-IX School District in news releases, newsletters, speaking engagements, and on social media.
• Coordinate and promote awards, special events, and recognitions for outstanding achievements of students, staff, and patrons.
• Serve as information liaison between the school system and the community at large. Represent the district within various community organizations.
• Expedite responses to inquiries and complaints received by the district from citizens, news media, and school personnel.
• Attend all Board of Education meetings; prepare and distribute Board of Education bulletins to all staff and appropriate media outlets.
• Support needs of the Board of Education and Superintendent in all areas related to communications, public involvement, and district planning.
• Develop, design, and maintain the district website.
• Conduct information campaigns for district elections.
• Provide communication training for staff.
• Serve as editor/writer/designer for all internal and external district newsletters.
• Oversee and manage the use of the district’s mass notification system.
• Assist with crisis communications.
• Ensures proper use of the school logo.
• Maintain the district-level social media account and oversee teacher/program/classroom social media accounts.
• Serve as a resource and partner for building principals and other directors with communication.
• Serves as Bright Futures school liaison.
• Serve as Executive Director for the Harrisonville Public Foundation including, but not limited to, meeting agendas, meeting attendance, program coordination, board communication and newsletters.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent.