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Duties

The principal is responsible for providing instructional and managerial leadership to advance the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of all students. This role ensures the implementation of district initiatives aligned with the strategic plan and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and equity. Essential responsibilities include:

Instructional Leadership 

  • Develop and oversee school improvement plans aligned with district goals.
  • Lead professional learning communities and analyze student performance data.
  • Ensure effective implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
  • Provide instructional leadership and facilitate ongoing professional development.
  • Collaborate with district administration to align school initiatives with the strategic plan.
  • Develops and implements activities and programs that encourage students to be life-long learners
  • Engages in ongoing professional learning aimed at growth and development to enhance leadership skills
  • Supports follow through on professional learning and training to promote fidelity of assigned programs and initiatives
  • Collaborates with members of teams in compiling data from assessments and making decisions to promote student success 

Hiring, Supervision and Evaluation

  • Collaborate with the Human Resource Department during the hiring process and evaluate performance for all staff.

 

  • Engages in regular classroom walk-throughs and observations to provide formative feedback aimed at professional growth and development
  • Mentor and evaluate staff, as assigned, under the appropriate district evaluation tool and guidelines
  • Promotes effective performance of assigned staff through the use of ongoing and regular feedback
  • Advises, assists, and trains employees as necessary

Organizational Management & Safety

  • Provides a positive learning climate in the school by establishing, enforcing, and maintaining appropriate student behavior standards and guidelines
  • Monitors student attendance and truancy
  • Implement proactive crisis management and safety protocols, including drills. 
  • Updates, maintains, and communicates all school safety plans annually
  • Leads all school safety drills and maintains all county and state compliance records
  • Ensures a safe and secure environment for students and staff
  • Monitors school grounds to ensure that health and safety standards are met

Family and Community Engagement

  • Develop strong family-school partnerships and maintain positive community relations.
  • Serve as a liaison with external stakeholders and secure partnerships for school programs.
  • Promote a positive school climate through special events and student activities.

 

General 

  • Administer school operations, including budgets, scheduling, and transportation.
  • Lead the procurement and maintenance of instructional materials.
  • Attend board meetings and district events as required.

Qualifications

  • Valid Illinois Professional Educators License 
  • General Administrative Endorsement
  • Illinois Approval for Teacher Evaluation (Must possess or obtain within 60 days of hire)
  • Five years of successful teaching experience (elementary level preferred)
  • Experience in administrative or supervisory roles (elementary level preferred)

Salary/Benefits

Yearly twelve-month contracted position, competitive salary with benefits including vacation time, sick time, personal time, medical/dental.  

How to Apply

please apply directly on our website: https://www.d15.us

 

 

Email Address

jdavis@d15.us

Job Posting Date

1/27/2025

Start Date

7/1/2025