Principal - Lemont Campus

Position Summary:

The principals report to the Executive Director of the schools. Each principal is charged with the comprehensive responsibility for all activities involving students and faculty and staff.

Position Salary & Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience. The Hyde Park Day School offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Essential Functions:

• To maintain congruency between the school's board-approved mission statement and all activities.
• To act as the educational leader of the school, responsible for its day-to-day operation; to direct the activities of the members of the school instructional and, in conjunction with the business manager, the non-instructional staff in the performance of their duties.
• To function as the chief articulator of that division's programs, expectations, behavioral guidelines, and other information necessary to ensure that all constituencies are fully informed consistent with their individual roles.
• To observe, supervise, and help evaluate the faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum; to supervise the teaching process, and to review and evaluate the academic programs.
• To lead the Academic Policies/Curriculum Committee in the articulation of the school mission, school goals, department goals, course objectives, materials, methods and means of assessment.
• To provide an orderly, controlled environment in which learning can take place, a school climate which is supportive and which reflects high morale.
• To be aware of the educational, physical, social, and psychological needs of the members of our school community and to develop plans for meeting these needs.
• To oversee and direct the activities of the teaching staff, the sponsors of various student organizations and activities, and faculty committees.
• To ensure compliance with legal requirements of government regulations and agencies; to maintain the educational standards established by the State of Illinois and by those agencies that examine and accredit the school.
• To make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding the hiring and retention, and the assignment of faculty;
• To establish programs for the orientation of new teachers, for in-service training of all teachers, and for the evaluation of classroom teachers, to ensure that teachers are familiar with and adhere to school policies in all areas of the school operation.
• To strive for unity, harmony, and cooperation through tact, helpfulness, respect, and a recognition of individual differences and the special abilities and strengths of each teacher.

• To conduct regular meetings with faculty which will deal both with routine school matters and with the stimulating exchange of ideas on issues of educational/philosophical interest and concern.
• To oversee the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activity programs of the school; to assist in the planning and the presentation of school assemblies and programs; to assist in maintaining a comprehensive calendar of school events; to keep the entire school community informed of various school programs and activities.
• To provide for the academic guidance of students; to maintain complete academic records on all students; to oversee the grading and the reporting of standards and methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement.
• To be responsible for establishing guidelines for proper student conduct and dress; to maintain student discipline consonant with school policies; to monitor students' adherence to established school rules; to maintain accurate records of student attendance and citizenship.
• To be a visible presence in all areas of the school; to work toward a resolution of all problems - both routine and unique - as they arise; to keep the head of school informed of the general programs, activities, and problems of the school.
• To prepare a master school class schedule and to assign teachers and students to classes and other obligations.
• To serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures.
• To assist in the admission process for the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of applicants for enrollment.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the head of school.
• To support the school and its leadership.

Education/Experience Minimum Requirements:

• Hold a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have at least five (5) years excellent experience in teaching and working with elementary students.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Have at least five (5) years excellent experience in teaching and working with bright students with learning disabilities preferred.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Type 75 certification preferred.
• LBS 1 Certification preferred.

The Leslie Shankman School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital or veteran status, or disability.