SY - Assistant Principal - St. Francis Xavier School - LaGrange - Vic. V

Job Category: School Administrator

Requisition Number: ASSIS
003157

Posted: January 22, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

St Francis Xavier School
145 N. WAIOLA AVE.
LA GRANGE, IL , USA

The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics. It has more than 15,000 employees across its ministries, including Catholic Charities and the Office of Catholic Schools. The Archdiocese’s elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems.

The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in advancing the mission, Catholic identity, and daily operations of St. Francis Xavier School. This role provides leadership in student life, discipline, faculty support, curriculum oversight, school operations, and family communication.

• Mission & Catholic Identity
  - Model and support the Catholic mission, values, and traditions of St. Francis Xavier School
  - Assist with school liturgies, prayer services, and faith‑based activities
  - Promote a school culture grounded in respect, responsibility, compassion, and service
• Student Life, Discipline & Well‑Being
  - Serve as a primary administrator for student discipline and daily behavior management
  - Investigate, document, and respond to behavioral incidents
  - Communicate with teachers, students, and families regarding concerns
  - Supervise lunch, after‑school detentions, and in‑school suspensions
  - Manage confiscation and return of prohibited devices
  - Support behavioral interventions and student support plans
• Faculty & Staff Support
  - Support faculty supervision, coaching, and professional growth
  - Assist in planning and facilitating faculty meetings
  - Provide classroom coverage for meetings, professional development, and emergencies
  - Support onboarding of new teachers, including lesson plans and scope and sequence
  - Maintain a visible presence throughout the school day
• Substitute Management & HR Coordination
  - Coordinate all substitute teacher needs
  - Maintain substitute contact lists and availability
  - Secure substitutes for absences and professional development
  - Arrange internal coverage when substitutes are unavailable
  - Communicate daily substitute coverage to the front office
  - Track staff absences and support time‑off approvals using HR systems
  - Coordinate substitute payroll documentation with the business office
• Academic Oversight & Reporting
  - Support curriculum alignment and instructional consistency
  - Review report card comments for PreK–3 and grades for Grades 4–8
  - Participate in Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) efforts
  - Support implementation of strategic plan initiatives
• Books, Materials & Operational Support
  - Manage textbook and instructional materials processes
  - Collect and review textbook inventories from faculty
  - Place, track, receive, label, and distribute instructional materials
  - Submit invoices with proper coding and documentation
  - Monitor instructional materials budgets
• Special Education & District Coordination
  - Serve as liaison with La Grange School District 102
  - Attend Student Success Plan/IEP and consultation meetings
  - Complete Parochial School Requests for Evaluation
  - Coordinate student screenings with parent consent
  - Provide coverage for teachers attending district meetings
• Family Engagement & School Events
  - Communicate professionally and compassionately with families
  - Support Curriculum Nights, Parent‑Teacher Conferences, Open House, and school/community events
  - Assist with enrollment‑related events and interviews
  - Attend graduation, service days, and Catholic Schools Week activities
• Administrative & Leadership Responsibilities
  - Participate in weekly leadership meetings
  - Assist with safety drills and emergency response
  - Support supervision during field trips and special events
  - Perform morning announcements in the Principal’s absence
  - Carry out other duties as assigned

- Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s degree preferred

- Teaching experience required; administrative experience preferred

- Illinois licensure or eligibility preferred

- Strong organizational, communication, and…