Assistant Principal - JW Eater Junior High

Assistant Principal - JW Eater Junior High Rantoul City Schools is hiring an Assistant Principal for our JW Eater Junior High School beginning with the 2026/27 school year. Job Details Job ID: 5659567 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 23, 2026 Job Description Why choose RCS? Here are three reasons. Our Students. Once you meet them, you will love them! Small Classes. We pride ourselves on our very small class sizes (15-20 per class). Professional Support. Our schools have Instructional Coaches, Tech Integration Specialists, Reading and Math Specialists, Counselors and Social Workers – all to support you and your students. District and Salary Information Starting Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 based on years of experience. Board paid TRS 210 day contract. Primary Function Living a Mission and Vision Focused on Results Leading and Managing Systems Change Improving Teaching & Learning Building & Maintaining Collaborative Relationships Leading with Integrity & Professionalism Creating & Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations Supervisory Responsibilities Assists the Principal in the supervision of all staff assigned to the building. Qualifications Illinois Type 75 Certification Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations and administrative procedures. Support, implement, promote and enhance the district’s educational program through effective management practices. Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Responsibilities Interest in the well-being of all students. Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to staff, students and administrators. Learn and observe safety practices. Attentive to detail, exercise good judgment, and work without close supervision. Communicate with diverse groups, follow written and verbal instructions in English, and establish and maintain effective working relationships Meet deadlines and schedules, set priorities, and multi-tasking. Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods. Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating with others. Effectively utilize positive interpersonal skills in relating to staff, parents, students and colleagues. Communicate clearly in oral and written form. Assume initiative in identifying and solving problems. Exercise good judgment and democratic processes in decision making. In addition to the standards, indicators, and elements listed below, the Assistant Principal is responsible for the following: Administer and assume responsibility for building programs and facilities as directed by the Principal. Assist the building Principal in coordinating educational objectives and activities with the staff, district administrators and the Board of Education. Assist the Principal in interviewing and selecting staff, ultimately making hiring recommendations. Assist the Principal in supervising and evaluating the performance of the staff in accordance with District guidelines. Assist the Principal in planning, developing, organizing and conducting staff development activities. Assist the Principal in curriculum planning and revision tasks. Assist the Principal in planning and administering a building-wide public relations program. Promote positive communication with students, staff, parents and community members. Supervise and assist with the management of student behavior in cooperation with Social workers, Teachers, Parents, and community. Remain current with research and trends related to education. Attend building functions and District activities as appropriate and assigned by the Principal. Chair various meetings as related to the school and/or district program. Participate in the development and implementation of district procedures, programs and projects. Assume responsibility for professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations. Perform other duties as assigned by the building Principal, the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Actively engage and support district initiatives by aligning building goals and strategies with the district goals and strategies. Facilitate and sustain open dialogue with parents to maximize parent involvement in all aspects of the educational process. 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. Lead regular meetings with grade levels/teams/departments to discuss ongoing instructional pacing and delivery of instruction. Facilitate the development of teacher capacity within grade level teams/curricular departments. Guide grade level teams/departments in the development of formative and summative assessments related to learning targets. Participate in regular formative observations of teachers, identify best instructional practices, and provide coaching. Facilitate dialogue with staff on effective grading practices. Facilitate and participate in the design and implementation of a problem solving process that includes a specific emphasis on data collection and academic intervention. Understand and speak to the appropriateness of using specific interventions. All other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of 1) Public Act 94-1039 (ILCS 24A-15), 2) the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA – 105 ILCS 5/24‑25), and 3) the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel. Working Conditions Indoor classrooms/School exposure to: student noise, lawn mowing, music, odors of food, mowed grass and possible communicable diseases. Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, field trips; exposure to temperatures (hot warm, cool, cold), and exposure to mowed grass. Regular work attendance. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 Per Year Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head Contact Information Rebecca Ramey , Principal Eastlawn Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr