The West Chester Area School District has the following position available:

 

1.0 -  Communications Specialist - Spellman Education Center

 

SUMMARY:

The Communication Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the district’s website and mobile app and supporting digital communication across platforms. This role ensures that all digital properties are accessible, user-friendly, visually consistent, and aligned with the district’s strategic priorities. The position also supports the distribution and organization of digital content.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Manager of District Communications
• Works cooperatively with other administrators, supervisors, staff, families and students to perform job responsibilities as outlined

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. 12 month (260-262 days)
2. Salary and benefits in accordance with the Non-Bargaining/Confidential unit of the West Chester Area School District. The salary range is $67,579-$91,510 per year. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

 

• 1–3 years of experience in website administration, content management systems (CMS), or related IT/communications work
• Experience working in an educational, public sector, or customer service–oriented environment.
• Ability to work with image editing tools (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple requests.
• Customer service–oriented approach when working with staff and the public.
• Familiarity with student data privacy regulations (FERPA) and public records laws.
• Understanding of website security best practices.
• Valid PA Driver’s License

Qualified candidate will be required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and to talk and hear; Sit (80% of the work day) and occasionally be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch; Have specific vision abilities, to include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus;  Have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and possess effective communication, judgmental, planning and human relations skills, and will be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.

 

1. Document district events on the district’s website and affiliated social media networks.
2. Regularly update site content (text, images, documents, event calendars).
3. Ensure all links, forms, and navigation are functional.
4. Maintain consistent branding, accessibility, and usability across pages.
5. Organize content to ensure ease of use and a high-quality experience.
6. Enforce content style guidelines and ADA/Section 508 accessibility compliance.
7. Approve or publish content submitted by other staff or departments.
8. Archive outdated content to maintain relevance and compliance.
9. Track site traffic, search queries, and user engagement using analytics tools.
10. Recommend improvements based on data insights.
11. Ensure the website aligns with the organization’s communications and outreach goals.

 

 

 

 

 

DISCLAIMERS AND AFFIRMATION

The West Chester Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, or status as a veteran in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The West Chester Area School District will maintain a working environment free of all forms of harassment and will fully comply with the spirit and intent of all related laws and regulations. Any person having inquiries concerning the school’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), the Veterans Preference Act of 1944, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.