Principal, Education Administration

Position: Principal, Full Time (2026-2027 School Year)
Duties

Primary Function:
Living a mission and vision focused on results, leading and managing systems change, improving teaching and learning, building and maintaining collaborative relationships, leading with integrity and professionalism and creating and sustaining a culture of high expectations.

Reports To:

Superintendent

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises teachers, licensed staff, including SOWIC psychologists, social workers, therapists, teacher associates, as well as custodians, secretaries and volunteers assigned to the building.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. A Master's degree in Education is required for this position.

2. Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement required.

3. Previous experience in an administrative position is required.

4. Previous experience as Principal is preferred.

5. Successful experience in the development and implementation of student discipline, behavioral supports, and related systems is required.

6. Learning Behavior Specialist Endorement (LBS1) or relevant experience in Special Education is preferred.

7. Successful completion of PERA training, Teacher training required;
Principal training preferred.

8. 5 years of successful teaching experience is required.

9. Knowledge and understanding of best instructional practices and systemic processes is required.

10. Experience and/or understanding of working in a diverse community is required.

11. Ability to use technology for data analysis and communication is required.

12. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

13. Passage of pre-employment medical examination, including Tuberculosis (TB) test and any other job specific required medical testing.

14. Pass a Regional Office of Education Fingerprint based Background Clearance including Federal Bureau of Investigation.

15. Alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board finds appropriate and acceptable may be approved.

Physical Demands:

1. This position requires some standing, ability to bend and physical dexterity.

2. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

3. Must be able to meet the essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate support for the Mission, Beliefs and Goals of District 30-C.

2. Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations and administrative procedures.

3. Demonstrate professionalism and contribute to a positive work environment.

4. Support, implement, promote and enhance the district's educational program through effective management practices.

5. Have interest in the well-being of all students.

6. Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to staff, students and administrators.

7. Learn and observe safety practices.

8. Communicate with diverse groups, follow written and verbal instructions in English, and establish and maintain effective working relationships

9. Meet deadlines and schedules, set priorities, and multi-tasking and work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods.

10. Effectively utilize positive interpersonal skills in relating to staff, parents, students and colleagues.

11. Assume initiative in identifying and solving problems.

12. Exercise good judgment and democratic processes in decision making.

13. Supervise teachers as they implement the curriculum and the instructional program by observing classrooms and activities.

14. Evaluate personnel in accordance with district guidelines.

15. Interview and select staff, ultimately making hiring recommendations.

16. Provide ongoing, consistent communication of the school's vision as it relates to instructional practices, with scheduled and purposeful intermittent follow through. This purpose should be to determine whether the school is moving forward, the level of employee engagement in fulfilling the vision, and the resources needed to continue the school's journey.

17. Actively engage and support district initiatives by aligning building goals and strategies with the district goals and strategies.

18. Set achievable goals for the school, teams, departments, and individual teachers.

19. Determine "what" key instructional systems, strategies, and interventions need to be implemented and provide ongoing and continuous facilitation to instructional staff as to "how" to implement the instructional systems, strategies, and interventions.

20. Formulate a building leadership team that focuses on improvement of instruction for all students (ELL, special education, low income, at-risk, and accelerated/gifted).

21. Facilitate and sustain open dialogue with parents to maximize parent involvement in all aspects of the educational process (improvement of instruction and climate of the school as well as activities and sports).

22. Develop an understanding of the learning targets for each content area, and demonstrate an understanding of effective instructional strategies that teachers must use to help students reach those targets.

23. Lead regular…