Duties

Description 

The Early Childhood Principal/Special Education Administrator reports to the Superintendent and is responsible for the organization and administration of all educational programs within the Early Childhood Education Center.

The primary responsibility of the Principal is the improvement of student achievement; time shall be spent on curriculum and professional  development.  Additionally, the Early Childhood Principal/Special Education Administrator is responsible for supervising all Special Education programs within the school district grades preK-2.

 Job Summary

• Establish and maintain an effective learning environment
• Promote positive action toward the realization of school and district objectives and goals
• Evaluate employees in accordance with district policy, procedures, and contracts
• Make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding competency of faculty and staff
• Monitor and participate in the effective operation of the School Improvement Plan
• Articulate the school program to parents/families and seek their active engagement
• Foster positive interpersonal relations between students, staff, parents, colleagues, and community
• Assume leadership in the direction of all school activities
• Grant management and its corresponding responsibilities as related to the early childhood program
• Manage preK-2 grade special education programs, in conjunction with building Principals
• Collaborate with the Special Education Cooperative (NDSEC) relative to management of special education programs
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

Qualifications

• Licensure as required by the Illinois State Board of Education
• Administrative experience - Principal and/or Special Education leadership experience preferred
• Experience working with Early Childhood students/programs
• Experience working with Special Education students/programs grades preK-2
• Bilingual/ESL endorsement/approval (Polish or Spanish) preferred (not required)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of effective strategies for improvement of student learning and achievement
• Ability to lead instructional programs
• Ability to work collaboratively to identify needs, develop viable plans, and prioritize program goals
• Possess the vision and enthusiasm for effective leadership to achieve individual and collective goals
• Recognize the importance of parent and community involvement in the school

Salary/Benefits

    Terms of Employment:

• 12 month year with salary to be established by the Board of Education.
• Paid family insurance
• Paid TRS contribution
• Salary range $115,000-$135,000

How to Apply

https://www.applitrack.com/wd7/onlineapp/default.aspx

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/wd7/onlineapp/_application.aspx?starting=true

School District

https://www.applitrack.com/wd7/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/wd7/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

6/1/2026