Elementary School Principal

Summary

The building principal is responsible for setting and leading the vision to achieve and sustain high levels of student achievement. The principal's role is to inspire, lead, guide, and direct every member of the building's instructional and support services teams. The principal provides instructional leadership and organizational management/supervision to support the educational development of each student in alignment with national, state, and local educational goals and requirements.

The principal sets and works to achieve the highest standards of excellence by strategically implementing the school's mission through effective leadership of all stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, parents, and the community. The principal plans, develops, implements, leads, and evaluates the building's progress toward achieving the District's vision and strategic direction. The principal oversees all aspects of the instructional program, the school environment, and the operational/fiscal health of the school.

The Principal shall focus all available resources on students reaching their potential as self-directed learners and responsible citizens. The Principal shall spend a minimum of fifty-one (51) percent of his/her time on instruction.

• Experience as an administrator, at the assigned level, preferred
• Previous school or district level administrative experience required
• A Master's Degree covering coursework required for certification.
• A demonstrated commitment to school improvement.
• Other qualifications as appropriate.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrator Endorsement and/or Principal Endorsement
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Teacher Evaluator (Modules 1-5 or AA No. 2001)

Salary range $125,000-$145,000

Benefits include Board paid TRS and medical/dental insurance, 16 sick days, and 5 personal days, doctoral tuition reimbursement.

• This position has a 11 month, one year contract that is renewable annually
• Performance is evaluated annually in accordance with Illinois School Code and D205 Administrative Procedures.

Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 serves more than 8,400 students throughout one early childhood center, eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school and a transition center. Our vision is that all students graduate College, Career and Life Ready. We achieve this vision by Educating, Engaging and Empowering all students throughout their Journey of Excellence.

Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.