Duties

The Assistant Principal/Dean provides essential leadership in student discipline, athletic programming, and building operations to ensure a safe and supportive environment that allows for high-quality instruction and student success.

•  Partners with the Principal to supervise and evaluate instructional staff, providing actionable feedback to improve classroom outcomes. (Elevating this shows it is a true leadership role, not just a disciplinarian).
  
• Leads the implementation of the school's student discipline philosophy, balancing firm accountability with restorative practices to foster a positive school culture.
  
• Acts as a primary liaison between the school and families, utilizing proactive communication to resolve conflicts and build community trust.
  
• Oversees the administration of the junior high athletic and extracurricular programs, ensuring high standards of sportsmanship, community engagement, and student participation.
  
• Utilizes data-driven decision-making to identify trends in student behavior and academic achievement, proposing strategic adjustments as needed.
  
• Advocates for the diverse learning needs of all students by supporting the implementation of IEP and 504 accommodations within the general education setting.
  
• Collaborates with community and government agencies regarding student attendance, truancy, and behavioral support.
  
• Assists in the recruitment, orientation, and mentorship of new staff members to promote long-term retention and professional growth.
  
• Manages daily building operations, including master scheduling, student transit, and facility safety protocols, to ensure a seamless environment for teaching and learning.
  
• Collaborates with the Business Office to manage building-level budgets and student activity funds, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency.
  
• Supervises building personnel relative to liability management and safety standards, ensuring all incident reports are filed with precision and urgency.
  Serves as the building leader in the absence of the Principal to ensure continuity of operations and safety.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative or Principal Endorsement.
• Minimum of five years of successful experience in public education, with a strong preference for candidates with junior high or middle school leadership experience.
• Documented completion of Illinois Teacher Evaluation Modules, with current qualification to evaluate certified staff.
• Demonstrated expertise in effective communication, restorative conflict resolution, and school operational management.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits are competitive and will be negotiated based on the candidate’s experience and local comparisons.

Additional Notes

If you have any questions concerning the position, you can contact Principal Karen Dye at kdye@ses44.net.

How to Apply

 https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsfinstreatoril/rapplmnu03.w

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

www.ses44.net

Email Address

kdye@ses44.net

School District

www.ses44.net

Position Website

www.ses44.net

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card