Elementary Principal
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic, Professional Development -
Management
Education Administration, Professional Development
Overview
POSITION: PRINCIPAL - ELEMENTARY
Location:
BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220, ARNETT
C. LINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date Posted: 1/23/2026
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Date Available:
07/01/2026
• Closing Date: 02/06/2026
Summary:
The Elementary School Principal is dedicated to upholding school policies and cultivating a secure learning environment. The principal fosters positive connections, builds trust among students, staff, and the community through effective communication, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role involves instructional leadership, supervision and evaluation of staff, student services compliance, and operational management of the school. The principal advocates for equal access to resources and strives for inclusivity and excellence for every student, staff member, and stakeholder.
REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
SUPERVISES:
Certified and classified staff assigned to the school;
Assistant Principal/TOSA
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 260 days;
Salary Range $140,000-$150,000;
Status:
Administrator
UPDATED:
November 2023, January 2026
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS are described below.
Qualifications & Requirements- Successful teaching experience and proven leadership skills.
- Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or related field required.
- Illinois Professional Educator License with Principal Endorsement required.
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills required.
- Demonstrated successful experience in educational leadership, preferably at the elementary level.
- Strong understanding of curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment practices, and Illinois learning standards.
- Successful experience with the use of technology as a teaching, learning, and communication tool.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills required.
- Proven ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- An innovative and growth mindset is required.
- Visionary thinking and the ability to lead change initiatives.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school environment.
- Knowledge of the Illinois School Code, ISBE regulations, and Illinois PERA evaluation requirements preferred.
The Elementary School Principal is dedicated to upholding school policies and cultivating a secure learning environment. The role involves promoting educational and social-emotional development, providing leadership and supervision, and partnering with parents and the community in the learning process. The principal is accountable for instructional leadership, staff supervision and evaluation, student services compliance, and operational management of the school. The principal advocates for equal access to resources, fostering inclusivity and excellence for every student, staff member, and stakeholder.
ReportsTo
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
SupervisesCertified and classified staff assigned to the school;
Assistant Principal/TOSA
- Develop and maintain a school-wide vision and culture of success for all students, including high standards for academic and social-emotional goals aligned to district priorities.
- Act as a catalyst for innovative thinking and action, encouraging staff to suggest new ideas and try new techniques within the classroom.
- Create and maintain a positive, collaborative school culture and climate where students and staff can learn and grow.
- Ensure the overall effectiveness of curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular programs.
- Facilitate high-quality instruction and ongoing enhancement and improvement of instruction through the supervision and evaluation of teachers in accordance with Illinois PERA, district timelines, evaluation handbooks, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Coordinate high-quality screening and hiring procedures aligned with District hiring procedures and guidelines in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Support specialized instructional programs, including but not limited to gifted/extended, special education, and multi-lingual programming.
- Ensure fidelity…
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