Assistant Principal

Position Type:
Administration Level 2/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
8/11/2026

Location:
WHS - Brookside Campus

Closing Date:
08/21/2026
Who We Are:
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 - 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.


Why We Do This Work:
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.


Organizational Relationship:
Under the primary direction of the building principal and secondary direction of the Area Superintendent, the Assistant Principal must be a passionate, student-centered, teacher-leader, who accepts the responsibility for ensuring the academic and social success of ALL Waukegan High School students. The Assistant Principal will play a pivotal role in the implementation of an aggressive 5-year high school transformation plan and is expected to support grade-level and departmental initiatives.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Drive and support the implementation of the School Improvement Plan and 5 year High School Transformation plan and beyond;
2. Serve on the school's Instructional Leadership Team (ILT);
3. Develop and maintain a positive academic culture while holding the school accountable for student achievement;
4. Provide coaching and feedback to teachers/staff to ensure school improvement plan strategies and instructional best practices are implemented;
5. Responsible for supervising the work of Department Chairs and Teacher Leaders;
6. Lead, develop, support, and empower grade-level teams and content teams to improve student achievement;
7. Ensure district-sponsored curriculum is implemented by providing ongoing feedback and monitoring to teachers; is appropriate for student grade/ability, prepares students for successful post-secondary experiences, and prepares students for success on mandated assessments;
8. Promote and facilitate instruction in conjunction with Department Chairs, Instructional Coaches, and the Office of Teaching and Learning;
9. Coordinate development of, collect, and analyze instructional, benchmark, and common assessment data to ensure student progress and program effectiveness and drive curriculum development and assessment;
10. Collaborating with Department Chairs in the evaluation curricular programs on an ongoing basis and recommend new programs in conjunction with the Building Principal and in collaboration with the Department of Teaching and Learning;
11. Responsible for interviewing and making recommendations to the Principal and Area Superintendent for hiring;
12. Responsible for making master schedule recommendations to building Principal to maximize teacher effectiveness and support student learning;
13. Complete teacher/staff evaluations according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
14. Provide continuous monitoring of content delivery and instructional design via walk-throughs and evaluations;
15. Participate in the planning and implementation of professional development for content area members and High School staff;
16. Responsible for providing support to all teachers to ensure the development necessary to maximize student learning;
17. Manage and oversee inventory of curricular materials, instructional resources, texts, and equipment;
18. Collaborates with building staff to support students and their families;
19. Facilitates, communication between personnel students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and or resolving conflicts;
20. Adhere to all WPS60 board policies;
21. Ensure integrity of discipline and attendance records; as it relates to enforcing the Student Handbook and the district's disciplinary expectations;
22. Oversee Positive Behavioral Systems and Supports (PBIS) as well as discipline of students and ensure the implementation of the District Discipline Code;
23. Monitor student attendance and ensure the implementation of the School Attendance Policy;
24. Develop and implement discipline and attendance plans to increase student attendance and decrease out-of-school suspensions;
25. Support students with the MTSS process, providing interventions for students with academic, behavioral and social concerns;
26. Ensure the due process for all students, including those with IEPs and 504 plans;
27. Collaborate and support state and local building-wide assessment administration (ISA, SAT, PSAT, ACCESS, Final Exams, etc);
28. Responsible for planning, staffing, and coordinating summer school in collaboration with department chairs and district administration;
29. Confer with the building Principal on personnel matters;
30. Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications :
1. Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License;
2. Masters degree required;
3. General Administrative or Principal endorsement required;
4. Administrative experience at the High School level preferred;
5. Teaching experience preferred;
6. Received or are eligible for PERA certification;
7. Personal passion for working in a challenging urban school environment;
8. Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead a department or other area of a high school;
9. Experience designing and delivering high-quality professional development to teachers;
10. Proven experience serving as an exemplar teacher in a core content area or specialty area;
11. Explicit evidence of belief in capacity for all students to achieve academically;
12. Good communication, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills required;
13. Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Gmail, Google Calendar, etc.);
14. Proficient in writing, speaking, listening, and interpersonal skills;
15. Ability to multitask effectively and prioritize strategically;
16. Ability to tend to details and review and edit information as necessary for accuracy;
17. Ability to keep detailed records and prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision and follow oral and written instructions;
18. Ability to successfully work in a collaborative environment;
19. Ability to interact with all stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner;
20. Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and manage documents in a timely and effective manner;
21. Understands theories, strategies, and methodologies of adult learning;
22. Strong teaching and facilitation skills;
23. Ability to collect and evaluate data related to professional development;
24. Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively meet deadlines; Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Work Environment: Busy school environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Work Environment : Busy school environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.

Safety : The employee is responsible for taking any and all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

Terms of Employment : 12-months

Compensation : Click Here for Salary Structure

Only online applications will be considered.
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Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,
religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.