Assistant Principal K-8

Assistant Principal K-8

The assistant principal assists the building principal in all facets of school operations, student assessment programs, and monitoring of school budgets/expenditures. This position also assumes responsibility for functions of the building principal in his/her absence. This position also administers the student personnel program and counsels students relative to educational and co-curricular activities.

Supervisory responsibilities include certified and non-certified staff as designated by the principal.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Participating in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Implementing student personnel policies and coordinating activities with the policies of the Board of Education in regards to attendance, discipline, and achievement.
• Interviewing students, parents, and staff to take necessary action in cases of truancy, delinquency, course failure, and/or discipline concerns.
• Monitoring student achievement data and institutes and/or implements adjustments in curriculum/instructional delivery.
• Completing documentation and reports as needed to fulfill Federal, State, and District mandates in a timely manner.
• Assuming responsibility for functions of building principal in his/her absence.

Qualifications include a master's degree and Type 75 Certificate, experience in public school administration, proven record of providing equity in a public agency or school leadership, management and leadership skills adaptable to public relations, human relations, equity principles and planning capability.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Substantial knowledge and skills relating to the duties and responsibilities identified above.
• Ability to work in a multi-racial organization ensuring equity with a diverse client population.
• Basic knowledge of computers and current technology is needed.

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, voluntary life insurance, paid sick and personal time, paid holidays, membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), optional 403(b) plan, employee assistance program (EAP).

Working conditions include moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.