Duties
District 41 seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Assistant Principal/Early Chilhood Coordinator at Forest Glen Elementary.
Forest Glen Elementary School is a high performing school serving Pre-K-grade 5. Forest Glen houses the district Early Childhood program. The school has a stable, professional and dedicated staff, and a student population that is becoming more diverse both culturally and academically. The school is fortunate to have a very involved parent population. We seek a school leader who embraces change and enjoys the challenge of working in a dynamic learning environment.
The successful candidate will:
- Put student learning first
- Be knowledgeable about continuous improvement practices and skilled in using data to monitor progress on school goals
- Work effectively with staff, parents and other stakeholders
- Sustain positive and mutually respectful relationships
- Possess strong collaborative and problem solving skills
- Have experience facilitating change processes
- Have strong knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction at the preschool and elementary school level
- Possess a deep understanding of elementary level learners and their developmental needs
- Have strong organizational and technology skills
- Serve as an instructional leader at the school level
- Support district initiatives
- Provide leadership in special education and early childhood education
- Works with special education staff to assist with IEP implementation for special education students,appropriately modify instruction, services, and expectations for students referred for special education placement
- Stays current on educational changes and developments
Required License:
Valid Illinois PEL(Professional Educator License) with General Administrative Endorsement
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
- Administrative leadership experience
- Elementary school or Early Childhood teaching experience
- Knowledge of special education law, procedures and strategies
Salary/Benefits
Competitive Benefits and Salary
How to Apply
https://www.d41.org/Domain/71?category=Administration
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.d41.org/domain/71?category=Administration