Duties
Community Consolidated School District 62
777 Algonquin Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Early Learning Center Assistant Principal
LOCATION: Early Learning Center
DEPARTMENT: Administration
REPORTS TO: Director of Early Learning Center
TERM: 11-Month (224 days)
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt, Manager
Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Assistant Principal assists the Director of the Early Learning Center in the administration, organization, safety, supervision and educational leadership of the school. The Assistant Principal assumes the administrative leadership of the school in the absence of the Director of the Early Learning Center. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Principal is to strengthen instruction and programming and spend a majority of time on curriculum and staff development. This is a 224 day position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned; in coordination with the Director of Early Learning Center, the Assistant Principal :
- Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities.
- Has experience and knowledge of best curriculum practices for respective grade levels in the school.
- Supports progressive education ideals and practices in conjunction with 21st Century learning principles.
- Demonstrates commitment to student achievement, school improvement, and professional development.
- Has the ability to use and has an understanding of the role of data in a progressive school setting.
- Develops and implements activities that encourage students to be life-long learners.
- Assures the efficient, effective operation of the school by directing the staff development and 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.
- Promotes parental and community involvement in school and District activities.
- Provides a positive learning climate in the school by establishing, enforcing and maintaining appropriate student behavior standards and guidelines.
- Contributes to an effective, comprehensive, District-wide integrated educational and student development program by directing the development and effective implementation of applicable program elements at the elementary level and ensuring a fluid experience for students and parents throughout their varied transitions.
- Ensures that District instructional and management programs are implemented in initiating, monitoring, and evaluating District activities.
- Oversees the Early Intervention Diagnostic Team.
- Ensures Early Intervention policies and procedures are followed.
- Provides planning leadership and direction to staff committees actively involved in contributing to curriculum and school improvement plans and decisions.
- Serves as a resource and assures effective development and operation of committees and the active participation of program staff.
- Ensures the systematic improvement and evaluation of instructional and management programs that respond to student, school, community, and District needs.
- Supports the systematic implementation of program planning, budgeting, evaluation, record keeping, and internal controls for financial and property accounting by being informed and directing others in the system’s procedures.
- Prepares the school’s budget by monitoring the expenditure of funds allocated to the school and making decisions regarding the reallocation of school funds within District guidelines.
- Ensures a safe and secure environment for staff and students by developing, implementing, and monitoring effective safety and security programs and procedures for buildings, grounds, and transportation routes to school.
- Ensures that all Early Childhood grants and reports are in compliance.
- Ensures that school grounds meet health and safety standards by monitoring staff, community and student use; plans, budgets, monitors, and evaluates plant and ground maintenance and improvement work performed at the school site.
- Ensures that all State and Federal laws, negotiated contracts, Board policy and District administrative and school regulations are adhered to by students, staff, parents, and the community by communicating, interpreting, and implementing laws, policies, and rules to all involved.
- Ensures efficient and effective performance of assigned staff within District human resources policies and procedures by assigning, supervising, and scheduling the work of assigned staff.
- Advises, assists, and trains employees as necessary.
- Participates in the selection of new employees and makes recommendations regarding the hiring, discipline, transfer and termination of employees.
- Provides for the staff development, training and motivation of all employees.
- Evaluates certified and non certified staff.
- Contributes to effective school programs by participating in professional conferences, additional training and professional reading.
- Completes compliance training as required by the District.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education, Licensure and Qualifications:
- Must hold and be eligible for current Illinois Professional Educator License with an Administrative endorsement
- Must hold an Early Childhood Degree/Endorsement, Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement and EL/ESL Endorsement..
- At least five years of experience as an Early Childhood classroom teacher and/or school administrator with knowledge of Creative Curriculum, GOLD assessment, Early Childhood Rating Scales, and IEP development.
- Experience in grant writing.
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving and human relations skills.
- Demonstrated aptitude for working with early childhood level learners, their parents and early childhood school staff.
Skills Required:
- Commitment to mission and belief that all students can learn.
- Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, and education programs designed for students with learning, physical, and behavioral disabilities.
- Knowledge of medical and psychosocial issues related to individuals with learning, developmental, and/or emotional disabilities.
- The ability to communicate effectively with parents.
- Demonstrate professionalism and responsibility, and a strong work ethic
- A positive, high-energy attitude, and a drive for personal excellence.
- Flexible attitude, ability to work with urgency.
- Strong problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
- Willingness and desire to participate in unexpected projects.
- Ability to work as a member of the Leadership Team.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, operate office equipment, sit, and occasionally to reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; such as office equipment and paper boxes.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Daily use of computer monitors is required. Requires typing on the computer keyboard with frequent interruptions.
- The position requires the individual to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and to interact with the public and other workers.
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a building setting with children, works in outdoor weather conditions, and is subject to noises associated with both an educational environment and other settings such as a gymnasium, lunchroom, LMC, buses, and traffic coordination both before and after school.
- Work is usually conducted indoors, but there is outdoor work expected on a regular basis to supervise children, arrival and dismissal
- Attendance at scheduled community, district and school events after the school day may be required.
- This position may have hours outside of the traditional work day and may include on call times on weekends and evenings.
Evaluation: Annual; in accordance with the Illinois School Code
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Community Consolidated School District 62 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 62 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 62 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certificated employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for this opening should contact the Human Resources office.
Salary/Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with experience; includes an excellent benefits package.
Additional Notes
A professional background in early childhood education is required for this position
How to Apply
Please complete an online application at https://tinyurl.com/D62Hires
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://tinyurl.com/Hire62