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Elementary School Principal

Duties

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DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

 

  • Operationalize the district's strategic goals and initiatives
  • Establish and maintain an effective learning environment for all students
  • Facilitate and foster positive working relationships with the parents and community
  • Knowledge of curricular and instructional innovations
  • Foster a positive working environment and building culture for all staff
  • Work with the Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning in the development and implementation of instructional programs
  • Develop and maximize the building schedule under the guidelines of District policy and practice
  • Provide leadership for professional and classified personnel, pupils, and other persons assigned to perform service in the building
  • Provide communication and conduct meetings with the staff as may be necessary for the proper and effective functioning of the school
  • Assist in selecting and assigning certified and classified personnel
  • Evaluate the performance of each member of the certified and classified staff assigned to the building
  • Supervise and evaluate the building Assistant Principal
  • Serve, facilitate, and oversee building IEP meetings as appropriate, as well as serve as a member of building and student problem-solving meetings
  • Participate in MTSS planning and implementation of professional development activities
  • Participate at the District level in professional growth activities
  • Oversee pupil activities and the evaluation of their performance
  • Maintain discipline and student safety throughout the school
  • Develop and implement school improvement plans to ensure continued excellence
  • Provide leadership for modification, utilization, care of buildings, physical facilities, and school grounds
  • Assist in the selection of instructional supplies and equipment and in the preparation of the annual budget
  • Administer the use of supplies, materials, and equipment by pupils and staff
  • Prepare and submit such reports, records, and inventories as may be required by law, Board policies, and administrative directives
  • Participate in District-level committees as assigned by the Superintendent 
  • Keep the Superintendent of Schools and other appropriate Central Office administrators informed of activities and conditions in the school
  • See that all Board policies and administrative procedures are effectively implemented
  • Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Superintendent or his/her designee may, from time to time, assign

 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Master’s Degree
  • Appropriate Illinois Administrative Certification (Type 75 or equivalent)
  • At least ten (10) years of successful teaching experience and at least five years of administration experience  preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Salary/Benefits

* Market value based on years of experience

* District paid medical/dental insurance 

* Paid vacation 

Additional Notes

* 260 day calendar

* Position starts on July 1, 2026

* Roosevelt School - Approximately 700 students

* Will hire a new AP for the 2026-27 school year

How to Apply

Link to online application below:

https://www.applitrack.com/d64/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration

Please contact Dr. Joel T. Martin with any questions regarding the position. 

Email Address

jmartin@d64.org

Job Posting Date

11/18/2025

Application Deadline

1/5/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026