Assistant Principal Elementary School - SY

2026 - 2027 School Year

Full Time

To assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of an Elementary School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law. To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development. To serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal.

• Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Prepares class schedules, master schedules, and extracurricular activities.
• Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• 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.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Supervises departments as assigned.
• Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
• Articulates, advocates, and cultivates core values that define the school's culture and stresses the imperative of child-centered education, high expectations and student support, equity, inclusiveness, social justice, openness, caring and trust, and continuous improvement.
• Acts with cultural competence and responsiveness in interactions, decision-making and practice.
• Ensures that each student has equitable access to effective teachers, learning opportunities, academic and social support, and other resources necessary for success.
• Addresses student misconduct in a positive, fair and unbiased manner.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrative Endorsement
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Teacher Evaluator (Modules 1-5)

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of Elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the…