Duties
PURPOSE:
The job of the Principal is for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for direction overall site operations, services, and staff; providing information and serving as a resource to others; enforcing established policies and regulatory requirements; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise in the building or with enrolled students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and articulate a clear, collaborative vision for the school that aligns with district goals, fostering a shared commitment among staff, students, and the community to achieve continuous improvement.
- Facilitate and chair meets (e.g. curriculum, safety, professional development, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes and student growth meet school and district goals.
- Delegates responsibility for a variety of administrative functions to Assistant Principal and other personnel for the purpose of managing the workload more efficiently.
- Develops budgets and financial forecasts for the purpose of providing financial guidance and recommendations to administrative personnel, Superintendent and/or Governing Board.
- Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring professional standards are being met.
- Facilitates communication between personnel, students, parents, districts and/or community for the purpose of providing information, problem solving, and/or resolving conflicts.
- Implements policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
- Manage school administrative functions (e.g. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
- Collaborate with colleagues by actively participating in administrative team meetings and committee meetings as assigned by the Superintendent, fostering shared decision-making and collective growth.
- Presents information to staff, parents, students, Board and member districts for the purpose of highlighting school and student accomplishments, explaining school goals and program, and communication.
- Provide leadership in data analysis and problem solving in the development, implementation and modification of goals, objectives, curriculum and assessment for the purpose of monitoring student growth.
- Represents the school within the community and member districts for the purpose of maintaining support for the program objectives and to obtain feedback for additional needs.
- Review and analyze data for school-wide assessments for the purpose of determining student growth and setting school goals.
- Researches alternate funding sources for the purpose of providing additional support for the program and maintaining the efficient operation of the school.
- Supervises professional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of the school’s mission.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Assume administrative and developmental responsibilities under the supervision of the NSSEO Superintendent for the planning, operative and evaluation of the programs coordinated.
- Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.
Salary/Benefits
Competitive Salary based on education and experience
Excellent Benefits including but not limited to medical and dental insurance, Term Life Insurance, Paid time off, 403b, Employee assistance Program
How to Apply
Please submit your application on the NSSEO Website here. Please be sure to attach your resume, ISBE License, College Transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation.