JH​/HS Principal: Grades 7-12

Duties

The principal serves as the chief administrator of the junior senior high school, responsible for the following key areas:

* Instructional Leadership:
Lead the development and implementation of a standards-based curriculum. Conduct teacher observations and evaluations.

* School Culture & Safety:
Maintain a safe, disciplined, and inclusive learning environment. Oversee school safety plans, crisis management, and student conduct codes.

* Operational Management:
Manage the building's budget, facility maintenance, and daily operations. Coordinate with the Superintendent's office on fiscal matters.

* Stakeholder Engagement:
Act as the primary liaison between the school and the community, including the Board of Education, parents, and local business partners.

* Staff Development:
Recruit, hire, and mentor faculty. Facilitate professional development of the school staff.

* Other Duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications

To hold this position in Illinois, candidates must meet strict licensure standards effective for the 2026 academic year:

* Education:

Master's Degree or higher in Educational Leadership or Administration from a regionally accredited institution.

* Licensure:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Principal Endorsement (formerly Type 75).

* Evaluator Certification:
Completion of the Growth Through Learning (Teacher Performance Evaluator) training required by ISBE.

* Experience:

A minimum of four (4) years of successful full-time experience as a teacher or school support personnel.

* Testing:
Passage of the Illinois Content Area Tests for Principals.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and Benefits through a negotiated contract based upon experience; expected multi-year contract.

How to Apply

Email cover letter, resume, and references to thomas.hawkins

Email Address

thomas.hawkins

School District

www.u304.org

Position Website

City Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

2/25/2026

Final date to receive applications

3/11/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026