High School Principal - 12 Month Position

Secondary Building Principal

The secondary building principal administers instructional programs and supervises all activities and services in a school building to provide maximum educational opportunities for all pupils. The primary responsibility of the building principal is to assume a leadership role in the improvement of instruction, initiatives for improving student achievement, curriculum delivery, student assessment and staff development.

The secondary building principal assumes major responsibilities for effectively implementing curriculum policies formulated by the board and the administrative regulations established by the superintendent. The secondary building principal facilitates participation with professional development programs for certified and non-certified staff members to enhance their competencies. The secondary building principal communicates the school's goals, accomplishments, practices, and policies to parents, students and the community.

The secondary building principal manages and coordinates supervision of all extracurricular activities. The secondary building principal prepares, administers, and monitors the school budgets. The secondary building principal assumes the responsibility for the recommending of personnel for the building, in cooperation with the department of human resources. The secondary building principal interprets the work of the school to the community by developing lines of communication with parents and professional staff regarding the school's goals, accomplishments, practices and policies and by encouraging community involvement in the plans and programs of the school.

The secondary building principal evaluates all staff members in accordance with Illinois school code, district procedures and timelines. The secondary building principal provides supervisory assistance in such areas as instructional delivery, curriculum delivery, and special education and support services to enhance student achievement. The secondary building principal secures healthy, safe, and efficient operation and maintenance of the school campus. The secondary building principal facilitates the school improvement planning process to enhance all curricular and co-curricular programs.

The secondary building principal has a master's degree and proper certification in accordance with the Illinois school code. The secondary building principal has substantial knowledge and skills relating to the duties and responsibilities identified above; also the ability to work in, and manage, a multi-racial organization with a diverse client population. Basic knowledge of computers and current technology is needed.