Assistant Principal; Anticipated

Reports To

Building Principal, Associate Principals

Licensed and Non-Licensed Staff in the respective department

To support the Associate Principals and Principal in providing effective leadership for their building and help facilitate, and as assigned lead, the development, implementation, and evolution of curricular, instructional, personnel, operational, and business functions of the building, in order to ensure a safe and vibrant school environment that contributes to the effectiveness of the total educational program

• Illinois Public Educator License, General Administrative Endorsement, and Teacher Evaluator designation required
• Masters degree in education, or a related services field
• Two years of teaching experience at the high school level
• Experience working successfully in a diverse, multicultural environment

• Ability to read, interpret, and explain materials from Board policy, administrative procedures, professional journals, and legal documents, including Illinois School Code
• Ability to problem solve, make independent decisions, and effectuate change
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability to work with high school students and adults
• Ability to interpret and analyze data, and produce high‑quality presentations and documents
• Ability to deal with difficult situations courteously, tactfully, and with discretion and good judgment
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals
• Current knowledge of best practices in business, operations, and human resources
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of audiences
• Ability to maintain and grow current job skills
• Ability to lead all phases of instructional programs
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and use data to effectively present information, produce documents at a high level of sophistication, and respond to questions
• Ability to access and utilize technology to maximize other skills and performance
• Ability to make rational decisions, problem‑solve, and effectuate change in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders
• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the functions and programs of the office
• Ability to deal with difficult situations courteously and tactfully and maintain composure to keep a respectful environment for students and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and aptitude as a self‑starter who requires minimal supervision

• Lead and serve on the building administrators leadership team, providing knowledge and expertise about school initiatives and programs, Professional Learning Communities, and the School Improvement Goals.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Associate Principals and Curriculum Directors in the supervision and evaluation of certified and classified staff, and offers insights for the enhancement of the teaching‑learning situation
• Models mutual respect; integrity; professionalism; multicultural awareness; gender, racial and ethnic equity; and the values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to perform to their highest potential.
• Create and support a climate that values, accepts and understands diversity in culture and point of view
• Provide high‑quality leadership to coordinate and improve the student academic and support services provided to students and families on assigned caseload.
• Assist with the Section 504 planning and placement for your assigned caseload.
• Direct and manage building‑wide programming as assigned by the Associate Principals and Principal. This includes but is not limited to:
  McKinney Vento, related services, MSAN, AVID, assessments
• Support and coordinate building safety and security during the school day and at all events.
• Understand the master schedule and assist in the development of student schedules as well as making student scheduling adjustments as needed throughout the academic school year
• Assist…