Elementary Principal

Duties

* Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.

* Establishes and implements guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline.

* Supervises the certified, non-certified, and volunteer persons functioning in the school.

* Plans, organizes, and directs implementation of all school activities.

* Initiates, designs, and implements programs to meet specific needs of the students.

* Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals.

* Interprets Board policies and administrative directives to the staff and community.

* Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their professional development.

* The majority of time will be devoted to the improvement of instruction - curriculum and staff development.

* Coordinates and supervises such support services as building and grounds maintenance, food services, extra-curricular activities, and health services.

* Implements and supervises the school's special education programs.

* Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.

* Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paper work required or appropriate to the school's administration.

* Participates in Administrative Staff and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.

* Prepares and submits the school's budgetary requests, and monitors expenditures of funds.

* Attends special school sponsored activities and functions.

* Cooperates with college and university officials regarding student teacher training.

* Cooperates with various members of the Central Administrative Staff on school and district problems and programs.

* Conducts regular staff meetings and in-service programs.

* Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems.

* Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.

* Implements School Board Policy.

* Coordinate the selection and assignment of personnel with Central Office.

* Assume such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

* A minimum of five years of experience in the field of public education, including experience as a classroom teacher.

* Prefer experience in public school administration and/or supervision.

* Bilingual-Spanish language skills preferred

* Highly collaborative style and a strong team and consensus builder.

* Master's degree with a concentration in educational leadership.

* Valid Illinois Type 75 certification.

Salary/Benefits

* 12 month year with salary to be established by the Board of Education.

* Commensurate with experience base salary ($105,000-$125,000)

* Paid family insurance

* Paid TRS contribution

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

klohse

School District

www.asd
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Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

2/23/2026

Final date to receive applications

3/28/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026