ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (K-8) Rowe Elementary (Short term) (Chicago) SY2025-2026

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (K-8) Rowe Elementary (Short term) (Chicago) SY2025-2026 Share: Print: Duties (Short term position to fill a temporary leave) Key Duties and Responsibilities Uphold and advance Rowe’s mission and vision, ensuring alignment with Northwestern Settlement’s community-centered programming Serve as Acting Principal in the Principal’s absence Co-lead school design, planning, and implementation for grades K–8 Lead and manage cross-functional teams including Instruction, Operations, Program, and Culture staff Support recruitment, hiring, and retention of high-quality faculty and staff Participate in school-wide budget development and fiscal planning Lead key school projects and initiatives across grade levels Attend and facilitate leadership meetings and school events Ensure systems and structures are in place to drive school-wide effectiveness and continuous improvement Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Instructional Leadership Co-manage instructional vision and implementation across K–8, ensuring academic excellence and SEL growth Help oversee curriculum planning and vertical alignment of instruction Manage performance cycles and provide actionable coaching to educators Develop and monitor the master schedule to maximize instructional time and support services Lead Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across academic, behavioral, and attendance domains Collaborate on student attendance systems across Tier 1, 2, and 3 levels of support Co-lead Summer Launch and oversee After-School and Summer Academy planning and execution Provide professional development and instructional support to staff Collaborate on student discipline and attendance systems across all tiers of intervention and support Community & Strategic Initiatives Champion Rowe and Northwestern Settlement as a united community institution Represent the school at board, network, and public events as needed Develop and maintain strong community partnerships to support student learning, enrichment, and family engagement Lead or support student recruitment and retention strategies to increase enrollment and family investment Actively support Rowe’s transformation into a full-service community school, building out programming for students and families beyond the school day Participate in initiatives and planning meetings with external organizations, including cultural, nonprofit, and civic partners Willing to attend and support weekend events that promote school culture, recruitment, or community involvement Willingness to travel between multiple work locations as needed Qualifications Education & Experience Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education is required, Master’s degree preferred Belief and alignment with school’s core beliefs and educational philosophy Minimum of 2–3 years of school leadership preferred; entrepreneurial background preferred Ability to create strong strategic plans; effective executer with a proven record of successful strategic outcomes Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction when needed Willingness to assume a variety of assignments Ability to work with scholars, their families, partners, and community members in a variety of capacities Ability to consistently and fairly articulate and enforce school rules Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and ability to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders Due to the nature of this role, both written and oral fluency in Spanish is highly preferred Salary/Benefits Position Type – Full Time, Exempt Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer a robust health benefits package. In addition, all staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated workspace, laptop, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies. Salary Range : $115,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually Additional Notes Note: Residency within the City of Chicago is not required for this position. Statement of Non-Discrimination Northwestern Settlement is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Illinois Association of School Administrators