Assistant Principal

Duties

Portrait of a District 97 Leader:

• Champions the vision of the school district

• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset

• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility

• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success

• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals

• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work

• Generates a culture of care for, learning with, and service to the community

• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators, and staff in all roles

• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth

• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning, and equity

• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

About This Role

The Assistant Principal contributes to administering and supervising the operation of the school in all phases. They assist the Principal with all activities and problems that relate to teachers, students, educational programs, supplies, and equipment that affect the school. The successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering an equitable and supportive environment that prioritizes holistic growth, social-emotional development, and academic achievement for all students. In addition to supporting our district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Building Principal to analyze student achievement and facilitate the school improvement process.

• Leads high-quality data-driven instruction.

• Leads for equity toward college and career readiness.

• Leads for a culture of empowerment, continuous improvement, and celebration.

• Leads for high-quality data-driven instruction by building the capacity of teachers to lead and perfect their craft.

• Leads for academic and social-emotional success for diverse student populations.

• Leads the school's vision, mission, and strategic goals to support college readiness for all students.

• Actively advocates for all members of the school community and effectively engages family and community.

• Able to strategically problem-solving and project management.

• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to connect and communicate with students, parents, and the community.

• Builds solid relationships with students, staff, parents, administration and the community

• Able to reflect and identify areas for continuous personal growth

• Assists the Building Principal with the administration and coordination of student assessment programs.

• Participates in the preparation of student schedules, per Building Principal's direction.

• Assists in safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.

• Participates in the selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of professional staff, educational support staff, contracted staff, coaches/sponsors, and extracurricular activity sponsors assigned to the school.

• Asserts leadership during emergency situations in accordance with established Board of Education policies, applicable statutes, and administrative procedures.

• Monitors the implementation and observance of Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students.

• Assists the Building Principal in the organization and administration of the public relations program for the school.

• Cooperates with student services personnel to develop educational opportunities for students.

• Promotes professional growth by informing staff of opportunities for development; by leading in-service training activities; by helping teachers integrate skills learned and assisting in classroom implementation, and through clinical supervision activities.

• Assumes full administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Building Principal.

• Complies with all contractual duties, Board of Education policies, and administrative procedures; adheres to state and federal laws and regulations.

• Attends meetings and serves on or leads committees and other school, District, and community groups as required by position or building need.

• Assumes responsibility for own professional development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings, and improved techniques in specialized areas; and for attending appropriate professional meetings.

• Uses current available technologies to enhance job productivity and communication with staff, parents, and the community.

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Exhibits ethical behavior and integrity and maintains confidentiality for all school-related responsibilities.

• Maintains a positive attitude toward job-related growth and development.

• Develops and maintains positive and active relations and effective communications with students, staff, parents, community members, and community organizations.

• May be required to supervise Academic 504's.

• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline according to District policies and the due process rights of students.

• Oversees and monitors the cleanliness, safety, security, administration, and use of the school facilities, properties, and equipment for both academic and non-academic purposes.

• Attends school-sponsored, District-sponsored, or related activities, functions, and athletic events.

• Supervises students before and after school, during student lunch periods, and during other activities designated by the Building Principal

• Shares with the Building Principal responsibility for the attendance, health, and safety of students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Prepares reports, records, lists, and other administrative tasks assigned by the Building Principal.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/s and Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement

• Illinois Designation as Teacher Evaluator (Growth)

• Master's Degree

• Five Years of Teaching Experience preferred

How to Apply

Apply through Frontline: https://www.applitrack.com/d97/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/d97/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

School District

https://www.op97.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/d97/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/14/2024

Application Deadline

8/16/2024

Start Date

6/14/2024