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Champaign Unit 4 Schools Assistant Principal of Edison Middle School

Duties

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

A. Participates in the development of the District's curriculum.

B. Monitors the appropriateness and the delivery of the instructional program.

C. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, to provide a proper learning environment.

D. Works with the principal to establish a building time schedule and calendar that provides maximum learning time.

E. Communicates and defines building learning goals and objectives that are consistent with District curriculum.

F. Monitors, in conjunction with the principal, student progress and relies on performance data to make decisions concerning student learning.

PERSONNEL, SUPERVISION, EVALUATION, AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

A. Adheres to the District's Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunities policies and follows building and area of supervision guidelines established for screening, interviewing, selecting, assigning, and hiring employees.

B. As assigned, implements the District's supervision and evaluation program for all certified and classified staff assigned to the building.

C. Works with the principal to plan and administer staff development activities for all staff within the building.

D. Works with appropriate personnel to support and participate in the development and implementation of district-wide staff development activities.

E. Participates in professional growth opportunities (e.g., attends regional, state, and national professional conferences, reads professional publications and/or enrolls in advanced courses).

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT

A. As assigned, plans, develops, and administers the building decentralized budget and the school activity accounts within District guidelines.

B. Plans and administers the use of school facilities and provides for the supervision of staff using the facilities.

C. As assigned, prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paper work required, within the given time lines.

D. Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observation of all Board policies and regulations by the schools' staff and students.

E. Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the schools.

F. Participates in district meetings and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.

G. Assumes responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.

H. Attends athletic and social activities scheduled by the school.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

A. Acts as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and District while encouraging community participation in school life.

B. Performs all other duties necessary to his/her office and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Education or the Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications

  • Illinois Administrative Licensure
  • Completion of State-approved prequalification modules to serve as a Teacher Evaluator prior to start date
  • Prior teaching and/or administrative experience at the level to be assigned
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Salary/Benefits

  • The entry level base salary for this position in the upcoming school year is $81,515, plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid TRS contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered to candidates based on their number of years of successful teaching and administrative experience. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits may be directed to the Human Resources Office.  Please email your inquiries to hr@u4sd.org.

Additional Notes

Application Deadline

  • Interviews will be conducted as soon as a suitable pool of candidates is found. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials as soon as possible.      

Important Notes

  • This is a 10.5 month position.
  • If you are interested in a brief, confidential conversation regarding your possible interest in this position prior to filling out an application, please contact Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Ken Kleber at (217) 351-3822.

More About Our Community

  • Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

  • If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at whitehna@u4sd.org. Please include your résumé.

How to Apply

Please apply online HERE.

Email Address

hr@u4sd.org

Job Posting Date

4/27/2026

Start Date

7/27/2026