Closing Date:
Until Filled VACANCY: Valley View Community Unit School District 365U is seeking a Middle School Principal for the 2022-2023 school year.
BEGINNING DATE: July 1, 2022
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold or be eligible for a State of Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement. Advanced training in instructional and managerial leadership, administration. Understands the underlying philosophy for a middle school that matches the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of young adolescents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proven record of dynamic educational leadership
• Possess a strong vision and mission focused on growth for all students in alignment with the vision and mission of the district
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff and parents
• Strong background in middle school curriculum and instruction
• A sound working knowledge of the school improvement and quality review process
• Successful administrative and teaching experience
• Ability to be part of an effective management team
• Ability to foster and maintain an effective school climate
• Ability to work well in a community with high expectations for its students and schools
• Understands the underlying philosophy for a middle school that matches the intellectual social, emotional, and physical needs of young adolescents
• Is knowledgeable about RtI and how to improve core instruction while building a system of interventions
• Promote the District’s strategic objectives and provide appropriate professional development for teachers and staff
• Administer a balanced budget and manage the school facility effectively

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work year for this position is 12 months. Salary for this position is regionally competitive. Valley View offers excellent fringe benefits, including life, health, and dental insurance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply online at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of interest, resume and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the past twelve (12) months.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: The deadline for receiving applications is Open Until Filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.
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