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Elementary Principal

Duties

The Principal creates a safe learning environment and sets performance goals both for students and teachers, and puts systems in place to ensure those goals are attained.  As the instructional leader of the school, the Principal is responsible for setting an ambitious school-wide vision and goals that are aligned to the District’s mission and strategic goals.  Additionally, this role is responsible for directing site operations, enforcing policies and regulatory requirements, providing information and serving as a resource to others within the school and the broader community.

Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of teaching experience and two (2) years of school level administrator experience, at the assigned level of school is preferred.
  • Master’s Degree in Education or job-related area.
  • Professional Educators License (PEL) with General Administrator and/or Principal endorsement
  • Illinois Performance Evaluator Qualification (Teacher & Principal required)
    • Principal Evaluation Training for Teacher/Educators Evaluators
    • Principal Evaluation Training for Principal Evaluators

Salary/Benefits

This is a 220-day position. Hiring Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,000. Salary offered to be commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include a competitive benefits package including; paid TRS, individual health insurance, life insurance; sick/personal/vacation/flex days; and Illinois Principal Association dues and a professional growth allotment paid by the district.

How to Apply

Candidates are invited to apply by submitting the following information digitally to Lori Young, Superintendent, Calhoun CUSD #40, PO Box 387, Hardin, IL 62047, lyoung@calhoun40.net.

  • Formal letter of interest
  • Resume
  • Three letters of reference
  • Employment Application
  • Proof of Licensure in the State of Illinois as an educator (teachers, paraprofessionals)
  • Unofficial transcripts (Educators Only) Applicant should have official transcripts sent from the institution when requested by District

Email Address

lyoung@calhoun40.net

Job Posting Date

2/22/2024

Start Date

7/1/2026