Duties

1. Align the work and goals of the school with the District’s strategic Goals, Commitments and District Improvement Plan
2. Understand and develop next steps based on the school’s data in consultation with the Instructional Leadership Team 
3. Implement leadership practices with an emphasis on instructional leadership that supports best practices and alignment with the Illinois State Learning Standards and District curriculum and instructional guidelines 
4. Select, orient, assign, supervise and evaluate staff in accordance with the provided timelines 
5. Plan and provide for an environment that supports the educational program and maintains the social emotional and physical health and safety of students 
6. Attend all principal professional development and continue personal and professional growth and apply newly acquired skills and knowledge 
7. Work collaboratively with Student Support Services to serve students with special needs and implement inclusive practices 
8. Use administrative, organizational and management practices to promote the efficient operation of the school 
9. Provide leadership to the School Leadership Team to implement school improvement efforts
10. Provide leadership to the BBSS, FACE and other school based teams including grade / subject or job alike collaboration opportunities
11. Practice strong communication strategies with all stakeholders 
12. Engage families and the community in a variety of activities and services  

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Educational Administration or related field
2. Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a General Administrative or Principal endorsement
3. Six years of successful teaching experience preferred
4. A strong undergraduate and graduate scholastic record preferred
5. In-depth knowledge of current curriculum, instructional trends, school improvement process and data- driven action planning, personal and integrated uses of technology, change management, and student assessment systems
6. Must have completed or complete soon after hiring the PERA Evaluation Academy.
7. Administrative experience required          
8. Must reside in the Springfield Public Schools boundaries

Salary/Benefits

In accordance with current SPAA negotiated agreement;  salary range $111,807 - $146,453 

Additional Notes

First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 - 200 day work calendar

How to Apply

https://www.sps186.org/page/human-resources and click on “Click here to view job postings and apply” follow online instructions OR

      Refer application and resume to:

      Jennifer Russell

      Executive Director of Human Resources

      Springfield Public Schools District 186

      3063 Fiat Avenue

      Springfield, IL 62703

      217-525-3006

Email Address

tfitzgerald@sps186.org

School District

www.sps186.org

Position Website

www.sps186.org

City Website

www.sps186.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card