Anticipated SY 26-27 Assistant Principal (Bilingual Preferred)

Class Title Assistant Principal Location Southwest Side-4250 S. Rockwell St. (James Shields Elem School) Salary Range $127,629.00 to $156,815.00 Characteristics of the Class Under the direction of the school principal, takes charge of the school in the absence of the principal, and assists in direction and coordination of educational, administrative, supervisory, and counseling activities at school, and performs related duties as required. Essential Functions Assists in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA). Participates in the development and monitoring of the local school budget. Plans and supervises student activity programs. Provides individual and group guidance to students for personal problems, educational and vocational objectives. Takes or recommends disciplinary action for students or employees in violation of established discipline codes. Meets with parents and guardians to review student progress or problems. Supervises students at assemblies and social and athletic events. Directs and coordinates teacher supervision of lunchrooms, corridors, and playgrounds. Observes teachers and career service personnel’s performance and provides recommendations regarding performance to the school principal. Assists principal in interviewing and recommending teacher and career service candidates for employment. Assists in supervising student teachers assigned at the school. Assists in making arrangements for and overseeing substitute teachers at the school. Responds to inquiries and complaints from students, parents and guardians, local school council members, and the general public concerning school operating policies and procedures. Other Functions May teach courses, may organize and conduct in‑service teacher and career service training at the school. May accompany students on field trips. May sponsor clubs, activities, and athletics. Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience: Must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Certificate Requirement: Must possess a valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of elementary and secondary education. Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Chicago Public Schools. Good knowledge of school budgeting methods and procedures. Additional Qualifications: Ability to work with school‑aged children, establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, career service staff, parents and guardians, volunteers, local school council members, and community organizations. Excellent interpersonal skills, good supervisory skills, excellent oral and written communication skills. Physical Requirements: Light work – exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly; must be able to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; use near visual acuity frequently and far visual acuity occasionally. Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work‑Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life Competitive paid time off policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Public Schools