Duties

• Remains current regarding ideas and methods which can improve instruction.
• Organizes and manages in-service programs/workshops to improve staff skills.
• Delegates tasks to the appropriate building administrators.
• Works closely with the superintendent and district administrators to define and administer district policies and procedures.
• Supervises and evaluates building staff who hold professional educator licenses.
• Develops and oversees the building budget for the superintendent and director of finance.
• Establishes and maintains public relations programs with the community served by the school, including parent groups, youth organizations, businesses, and community/service organizations.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and orderly environment for students and staff.
• Plans the school educational program in accordance with available facilities and equipment. 
• Supervises instruction and coordinates the implementation of curriculum.
• Encourages teachers to develop professionally through in-service training, workshops, and college/university coursework.
• Plans registration and the opening and closing of the school term.
• Involves students, teachers, and parents in assessing students’ educational needs.
• Stimulates and supports worthwhile changes in education.
• Coordinates the selection of new staff, and the assignment/reassignment of staff, and provides appropriate orientation/mentorship.
• Promotes articulation throughout the district.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Attends staff meetings and Board of Education meetings, and actively serves on school and district committees.
• Represents the school at athletic, extracurricular, and other school events/functions.
• Participates in professional organizations and attends seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
• Updates and monitors the school’s strategic plan activities and initiatives.
• Performs any other related duties as requested by the superintendent.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with:
  • General Administrative or Principal endorsement; and
  • Teacher Evaluator designation; and
  • Principal Evaluator designation.
• Master’s degree plus 30 hours in Educational Leadership or related field preferred.
• Five years of experience in administration preferred.
• Teaching experience (preferably in secondary education) required.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
• Leadership: Ability to lead instructional review teams/process.
• Planning: ability to think ahead and plan over a two- to four-year time span.
• Management: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Finance: Ability to develop and monitor school and department budgets.
• Data Analysis: Ability to use data to make decisions about curriculum, assessment, instruction and all school improvement efforts.
• Technology: Ability to stay current with educational and communications technology.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Coordinates department activities and planning toward common goals, providing for cooperative curriculum development and evaluation.
• Supports the District's philosophy of education.
• Initiates contact with parents and responds promptly, constructively and professionally to parent-initiated contact/concerns using a variety of mediums (including technology).
• Maintains professional decorum when dealing with behavioral problems.

Salary/Benefits

• 12-month work year
• Salary range is $104,628-$158,579, based on verified experience and education
• Teachers Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) pension
• Vacation, sick, and personal days
• Generous fringe benefits as provided by the current Local 683 Agreement
• Annual performance evaluation

How to Apply

Apply at our website: https://www.applitrack.com/d215/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?Category=Administration+(Licensed)&AppliTrackJobId=2665&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1 

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/D215/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration+(Licensed)

Email Address

ajerger@tfd215.org

School District

www.tfd215.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/d215/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?Category=Administration+(Licensed)&AppliTrackJobId=2665&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

City Website

https://www.villageoflansing.org/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

1/4/2026