What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal position at Elmhurst District 205 Public Schools?
Summary
Under general supervision from the building principal and district leaders, the Assistant Principal supports the building principal with the development, organization, administration, supervision and evaluation of educational programs, supports and services. The Assistant Principal takes a lead role in the hiring, evaluation, and supervision of licensed and non-licensed staff and leads the student services functions of the building. The Assistant Principal improves the overall effectiveness of the building(s) served through the development of positive and collaborative working relationships with the building and district administrators as well as with students, staff, and the community. The primary responsibility of the assistant principal is to improve instruction and spend a majority of time on curriculum and staff development.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
$100,000 - 110,000
196 work days - 182 teacher calendar plus 14 adjacent days determined by administration
Personal, Sick
Board paid TRS contributions
Board paid health and dental insurance
About The District
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 serves more than 8,400 students throughout one early childhood center, eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school and a transition center. Our vision is that all students will be College, Career and Life Ready. We achieve this vision by Educating, Engaging and Empowering all students throughout their Journey of Excellence.
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Under general supervision from the building principal and district leaders, the Assistant Principal supports the building principal with the development, organization, administration, supervision and evaluation of educational programs, supports and services. The Assistant Principal takes a lead role in the hiring, evaluation, and supervision of licensed and non-licensed staff and leads the student services functions of the building. The Assistant Principal improves the overall effectiveness of the building(s) served through the development of positive and collaborative working relationships with the building and district administrators as well as with students, staff, and the community. The primary responsibility of the assistant principal is to improve instruction and spend a majority of time on curriculum and staff development.
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.
- Coordinates and leads all special education and related services in the building and serves as the representative for the school district at IEP and 504 meetings.
- Ensures the efficient, effective operation of the school by assisting in the leadership of 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 building principal, building leadership team, student services team (at the building-level & district-wide), 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.
- Oversees and manages 504 plans for the purpose of maintaining compliance and implementation.
- Completes all other duties as assigned.
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Illinois Professional Educator License registered in DuPage County and endorsed as a General Administrator or Principal
- Completion of Illinois Performance Evaluation Teacher Evaluation Modules
- Experience with leading school communities and special education/student services is preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.
$100,000 - 110,000
196 work days - 182 teacher calendar plus 14 adjacent days determined by administration
Personal, Sick
Board paid TRS contributions
Board paid health and dental insurance
About The District
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 serves more than 8,400 students throughout one early childhood center, eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school and a transition center. Our vision is that all students will be College, Career and Life Ready. We achieve this vision by Educating, Engaging and Empowering all students throughout their Journey of Excellence.
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000
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