Duties
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Leadership:
- Support the philosophy and vision of Western Springs School District 101.
- Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers for the ultimate benefit of improved learning gains for students.
- Serve on the following strategic leadership structures:
- Administrative Council
- District Leadership Team
- Building Leadership Team
- Designated Curriculum Committee(s)
- Demonstrate knowledge of research-based instructional strategies that engage all students (i.e. problem-based learning approaches, workshop models, inquiry-based models, Socratic seminar, Responsive Classroom, daily differentiated practice, etc.).
- Facilitate research-based instructional practices that promote student growth.
- Assume leadership in promoting, modeling and cultivating effective instructional practices currently understood to be successful implementation of the following major drivers: formative assessment practices, high impact instructional pedagogies, social emotional wellness and differentiation (aka: The D101 Continuous Improvement Wheel).
- Assist in implementing instructional strategies, including supporting the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.
- Attend conferences, workshops, and professional meetings to keep informed of current practices and trends in education.
School/Organizational Climate:
- Promote a positive, caring learning environment for students and staff: focus on learning, growth, and mindset in order to foster voice, choice, and empowerment.
- Establish rapport and relationships with students and staff, to promote positive school climate and staff morale.
- Facilitate staff relationships: participate in grade-level team meetings, facilitate both positive and difficult conversations with and between staff members.
Community Relationships:
- Communicate effectively with members of the school district and community; listen and respond to parent concerns with sensitivity.
- Conduct parent and student meetings and attend after school activities.
- Manage outside gym rentals.
Supervision:
- Assist the principal in the supervision and evaluation of classroom instruction.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff members to the teaching environment at the school, especially as it relates to the area of students, personnel policy and procedures, and general building practices.
- Assist in: hiring/orientation; evaluating; working through concerns and classroom management; planning and directing meetings, staff development, trainings, and in-services; listening, feedback, and encouragement for all staff.
Student Management and Discipline:
- Implement the discipline procedures as stated in the Student/Parent and Staff Handbooks.
- Assist in developing innovative strategies, preventative approaches, and proactive plans for students who exhibit undesirable behaviors.
- Maintain systems for tracking behavior/discipline (tardies, HWC misses, dress code, bullying, etc.) incidents and subsequent actions/follow-up.
- Conduct conferences on student and school issues with students, staff, and parents.
- Assist witha the building intervention program inclusive of data review meetings
Data/Systems Management:
- Maintain data management systems, including communication, tracking, and follow-up
- Analyze testing data, determine ways to improve instruction and set student/teacher goals.
- Facilitate organization of standardized testing: support building Technology Integration Specialist (TIS) in creation of testing schedules, execution of testing, make-up testing, etc.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:
- Arrange substitute coverage and scheduling.
- Assist in supervision of custodial staff; maintaining facility and equipment.
- Assist in the development of the school’s yearly and monthly calendars and organize and oversee scheduling for staff and students.
- Assist in the scheduling and logistics of special events (Holly Day, activity pictures, assemblies, field trips, etc.)
Salary/Benefits
The Board of Education is offering a salary commensurate with experience, including an attractive benefit package. (Range: $80,000-$95,000)
How to Apply
Letter of Application, Resume, Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, and Certification Assurance are due by Tuesday, February 24, 2026 and should be sent electronically to:
Nadia Garofalo, Assistant to the Superintendent
Email address: ngarofalo@d101.org
Subject Line: McClure Assistant Principal Application