Duties
Goreville Community Unit School District #1 seeks a highly motivated, student-centered, and collaborative educational leader to serve as Junior/Senior High School Principal. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong instructional leadership, effective communication, teamwork, sound judgment, and a commitment to a safe, supportive, and accountable school environment. As a small, rural PK–12 district, Goreville values strong relationships among students, staff, families, and the community. The principal will help advance the District’s strategic focus: “One District, Clear Expectations, Consistent Systems.”
Key Responsibilities
- Lead instructional improvement, curriculum alignment, assessment, and student achievement initiatives.
- Establish and consistently implement student expectations, discipline procedures, and a positive school culture.
- Supervise, evaluate, mentor, and support certified and non-certified personnel.
- Use student data to guide interventions, MTSS/RTI, and school improvement efforts.
- Manage daily building operations, scheduling, attendance, student supervision, and school safety.
- Collaborate with district leadership and communicate effectively with families and the community.
- Support and supervise athletics, extracurricular activities, and student organizations.
- Ensure compliance with Board policy and applicable state and federal requirements.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Principal or General Administrative endorsement appropriate for the assignment; successful teaching experience; strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; and knowledge of curriculum, instruction, student discipline, and school improvement.
Preferred: Building-level administrative experience; experience serving grades 6–12; familiarity with Illinois educator evaluation and the Danielson Framework; and experience with curriculum alignment, MTSS/RTI, and consistent schoolwide expectations.
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, as determined by the Board of Education.
How to Apply
Salary and benefits: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, as determined by the Board of Education.
Application deadline: December 18, 2026
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, current résumé, copy of Illinois administrative licensure, three professional references, and relevant credentials to the Office of the Superintendent, Goreville CUSD #1, 201 S. Ferne Clyffe Road, Goreville, IL 62939.
District website: www.gorevilleschools.com