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Jr/Sr High School Principal APPLY ONLINE

Duties

Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Instructional leadership of the educational programming for grades 6-12
  • Cultivates a positive school culture that values collaboration, respect and continuous improvement among staff, students and parents
  • Engages with students to inspire each to strive for their best potential
  • Facilitates and promotes professional growth for faculty and staff through performance evaluations
  • Promotes student success by overseeing curriculum development and instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs of learners
  • Collaborates with the administrative team and athletic director to dedicate some time to the supervision of extracurricular activities and events

Qualifications

Minimum of a M.S. in school administration with a valid Illinois Professional
Educator License (PEL) with a Principal Administrative Endorsement.

Salary/Benefits

The anticipated starting base salary range for this position is $73,000–$83,000, dependent upon relevant experience. Benefits include 20 days of vacation leave, 12 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, Board-paid TRS, and a Board-paid portion of individual health insurance.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to email their cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references to Mekelle Neathery, Superintendent of Virginia CUSD 64, at mneathery@virginia64.com.

 

Email Address

mneathery@virginia64.com

Job Posting Date

2/9/2026

Application Deadline

2/27/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026

Email for More Information

mneathery@virginia64.com