Elementary School Principal

Duties

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Has experience and knowledge of best curriculum practices for respective grade levels and programs (e.g. special education, dual language, etc.) within the school.

• Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities.

• Demonstrates commitment and proven track record as an educator to improve student achievement and growth, support school improvement, and participate and lead professional development as a life-long learner.

• Has an understanding of, and the ability to use, data from a variety of sources to improve student learning, school climate, and the school overall.

• Ensures the efficient, effective operation of the school through the building's staff development program, evaluation of employees, developing and administering the school budget, and implementing and interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations for effective day-to-day and long term operations.

• Ensures effective community-staff-student relations by promoting communication and participation, by identifying needs and planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the school-community relations activities in a manner which is visible to the public.

• Actively participates and leads when needed with regular meetings with the district office, building leadership team, and district leadership team.

• Promotes and leads parental and community engagement in school and District activities.

• Provides a positive learning climate in the school by establishing, enforcing and maintaining appropriate student behavior standards and guidelines.

• Provides planning leadership and direction to staff committees and is actively involved in contributing to curriculum and school improvement plans and decisions.

• Ensures the systematic improvement and evaluation of instructional and management programs that respond to student, school, community, and District needs.

• Lead schoolwide efforts to meet the vision, mission, and values in accordance with the District 205 Student Journey of Excellence Framework and Strategic Plan.

• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent; Doctoral degree preferred but not required

• Illinois Professional Educator License registered in DuPage County and endorsed as a General Administrator or Principal

• Completion of Illinois Performance Evaluation Teacher and Administrator/Principal Evaluation Modules

• Experience as a school or district level administrator required.

Salary/Benefits

Regionally competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the preferred candidate including a 11 month contract with Board paid TRS.

How to Apply

Apply online via the Elmhurst District 205 website. You can follow the path below:

elmhurst205.org / Job opportunities / start an application for employment / Start

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/elmhurst/onlineapp/_application.aspx?starting=true

School District

https://www.elmhurst205.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/Elmhurst/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=Administration&AppliTrackJobId=6803&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

3/19/2024

Application Deadline

4/2/2024

Start Date

8/1/2024