Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree, from an accredited college or university, with training in administration and supervision
- Bilingual preferred
- Appropriate Illinois credentials to evaluate certified staff
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate administrative endorsement (ie: Principal, Superintendent, etc.)
- Five years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level
- Previous successful leadership/supervisory experience at the middle school level, preferred
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- An administrative leadership style based on effective human relations and a student focused continuous improvement model.
- Evidence of relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
- Evidence of regular engagement in and desire to continue professional learning, implementation, and reflection in the areas of curriculum, adolescent development, equitable practices, and instructional methods at the middle school.
- Knowledgeable of District policies, Local policies, State and Federal laws relating to students.
- Relate to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
- Understand the underlying philosophy for a middle school that matches the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of pre-adolescents.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions.
- Experience with integration of instructional technology to enhance delivery and learning
- Demonstrated use of strategies for ensuring equitable practices in a diverse learning environment
- Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with a record of building relationships that foster collegial trust, promote teacher efficacy, aspire to high expectations and accountability, and maintain a common instructional focus
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction at the middle school level.
- Serve as a role model for all students and perform their duties to create an environment that is conducive to providing students an enhanced and engaged learning opportunity.
Salary/Benefits
The work year for this position is 210 days. Salary and determined by the Superintendent based on experience and credentials. FLSA Exempt. Valley View offers excellent fringe benefits, including life, health, and dental insurance.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply online at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application along with a resume and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the past twelve (12) months.