Duties
Job Title: Middle School Principal
Organization: Beach Park Middle School
Location: Beach Park, IL
Reports To: Superintendent
District: Beach Park District 3
School Information: https://www.bpd3.org/o/bpms
Position Summary
The Beach Park Middle School Principal provides strong instructional leadership and creates a positive and supportive learning environment for all students, particularly those in the crucial middle grades. This position is responsible for the overall academic success, safety, and well-being of students, staff, and the school community for the 2026 school year.
Key Responsibilities
Professional Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates support for the Vision, Mission, Beliefs, and Goals of District 3.
- Upholds and demonstrates compliance with the established laws, regulations, District policies, and procedures.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality required by laws, regulations, policies and directives established or provided by the Board of Education and/or Superintendent.
- Meets deadlines for the submission of reports, report card data, and other requested information and records.
- Serves as a contributing member of the District and building level committees.
- Attends all Board of Education meetings.
- Accepts and utilizes constructive suggestions from the supervisor.
- Adheres to and enforces the chain-of-command and communicates regularly with supervisors.
- Remains current in the field through the completion of related coursework, participation in in-service activities, and/or attendance at conferences and workshops.
- Adheres to District guidelines regarding facilities and equipment.
Relationship with Colleagues:
- Fosters and maintains positive and effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, support staff, District staff, students, parents, and the community.
- Communicates with appropriate professional personnel about students.
- Relates positively to co-workers.
- Share ideas and techniques with peers.
- Assumes a fair share of the responsibilities in relation to the school.
- Practices good group skills when interacting at building faculty and District level meetings.
- Serves as a role model for students, staff, and community in terms of attitudes, leadership, and behavior.
Instructional Leadership:
- Oversee and evaluate the instructional program, ensuring alignment with district curriculum standards and best practices.
- Monitor student achievement data, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement effective intervention strategies.
- Support and mentor teachers in their professional development, including classroom observations, coaching, and professional learning opportunities.
- Promote a culture of collaboration and innovation among staff.
- Makes recommendations concerning the school’s instruction.
- Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.
- Attends Professional Learning Community, Problem Solving, I.E.P, and curriculum meetings.
- Provides professional development for all staff.
School Culture and Climate:
- Foster a positive and inclusive school climate where all students feel safe, respected, and valued.
- Build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Address student behavior and discipline issues effectively and equitably.
- Establishes guides for proper student conduct and maintains student discipline.
- Promote a healthy and safe learning environment for all students.
- Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning and evaluating of the school’s professional staff.
- Attends after-school extracurricular activities.
- Attends PTO meetings and actively participates in PTO sponsored events.
School Operations:
- Manage the school budget effectively and efficiently.
- Oversee school operations, including building maintenance, transportation, and food services.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations.
- Manage school enrollment and registration processes.
- Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and nonprofessional personnel attached to the school.
- Evaluates certified and non-certified staff.
Professional Responsibilities
- Participates in principals’ meetings and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.
- Serves as an official member of all committees and councils within his/her school.
- Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation.
- Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the Superintendent.
- Keeps the Superintendent informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the supervisor’s accountability.
- Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations.
- Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school sponsored activities/functions and athletic events.
- Conducts meetings with the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
Professional Development:
- Participate in professional development activities to enhance leadership skills and stay current on educational best practices.
- Create professional development aligned with school improvement goals
- Mentor and support aspiring school leaders.
Building/Grounds
- Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.
- Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.
- Plans and supervises fire drills and an emergency preparedness program.
- Works with various members of the central administrative staff of school or district problems such as transportation, special services, and the like.
- Prepares work orders for maintenance as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree in Educational Administration or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Illinois Professional Educator License with Principal endorsement.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience at the middle school level (grades 6-8).
- 3 years of successful administrative experience as an assistant principal or in a related leadership role (preferred).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong instructional leadership skills with a proven track record of improving student achievement.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Knowledge of and commitment to Conscious Discipline principles and implementation.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and the use of technology in education.
- Knowledge of and commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Spanish is preferred.
Certifications:
- Illinois Professional Educator License with Principal endorsement.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Salary to be established by the Board on an annual basis
- 261 days
Evaluation:
- Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy of Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.