Assistant Principal - Intermediate - #254633

Supervisor: Principal

Salary: $82,500 + $2,500 annuity, compensation package also includes 100% Board paid TRS/THIS and insurance

Work Year: School Year plus 4 weeks

Summary: To assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of an Elementary School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

Qualifications

• ISBE PEL with Principal or General Administrative endorsement, required.
• ISBE PEL with additional endorsements, required.
• Teacher Evaluator Modules Growth, Non-Growth and Observation, preferred.
• At least 5 years successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Such additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Assists the principal in the general administration of the school, in providing educational leadership
• Serve as principal in his/her absence.
• Support the school improvement process by actively participating in meetings, collection and analysis of data, and the development and implementation of the school’s action plan.
• Assist the principal in the evaluation of professional and support staff.
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and deal with special cases as necessary.
• Assist principal and staff with the implementation of intervention programs.
• Serve with parent, faculty and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Prepare schedules of classes and extracurricular activities.
• Requisition supplies and equipment, conducts inventories, maintains records, and checks on receipts for such material.
• Cooperate in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill activities.
• Participate in professional development activities to advance his or her knowledge in educational administration, as well as curricular topics.
• Assume responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services.
• Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
• Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may from time to time assign.
  
  

Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website:https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.