Assistant Principal

Position Title Assistant Principal Exempt Regionally Competitive Location: Proviso Math & Science Academy Primary Purpose Facilitates the administration and coordination of a school under the general direction of the principal. Major Responsibilities and Duties Assist in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance. Communicate relevant policies and procedures for student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents. Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, with follow-up student/parent contact where necessary. Maintain an effective and safe school environment in collaboration with the Manager of School Security. Develop plans for emergency situations, in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies. Plan and coordinate new and ongoing school programs in collaboration with the Principal and teachers, e.g. Restorative Justice and RTI. Lead teachers and Instructional team leaders in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the vision, mission and values of the school and the District. Work with and assist faculty in the development of effective classroom management and organization. Monitor progress of all students and work with teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results. Implement data‑driven instructional practices and lead discussions about student performance. Direct and complete effective teacher and staff evaluations. Make fiscally responsible decisions and work on a building level budget. Encourage and support maintenance and cleanliness of facilities. Attend athletic and activity events. Serve on and actively participate in committees as directed by the Principal. Assume other responsibilities as directed or assigned by the Principal and Superintendent. Qualifications / Requirements Master's Degree in educational administration, or related field from an accredited college or institution. Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Administrative Endorsement or comparable out‑of‑state certification. 3 years successful teaching experience at the secondary level. Qualified Illinois principal evaluator, or ability to receive qualification. Desired Skills, Experience and/or Qualifications Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish (desired, but not required). Previous successful experience as Principal or Assistant Principal preferred. Experience working with a diverse student population and school community. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, colleagues and community. Experience evaluating teachers and staff. Experience with student services and student activities. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; perform written and verbal presentations as necessary. Experience in collecting, analyzing and using data in decision making. Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a contributing member of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 and a dedicated role model for other employees. Demonstrate a high sense of integrity, ethics, and honesty in all actions. Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision. Working Conditions Maintain emotional control under stress. Limited travel is required. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Perform multi‑faceted projects in conjunction with day‑to‑day activities. Stand, walk, crouch, and do moderate lifting up to 40 lbs. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. Compensation Regionally competitive. Salary Range: $104,613.00 – $141,535.00. Equal Opportunity Employer Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10. #J-18808-Ljbffr Proviso Township High Schools