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Assistant Principal - Elementary School

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist the Principal in providing instructional leadership and daily school operations
  • Support the supervision and evaluation of certified staff as assigned
  • Enforce student discipline policies and the Student Code of Conduct
  • Communicate expectations related to student behavior, attendance, and academics
  • Investigate and resolve disciplinary matters in accordance with Board policy and due process
  • Assist with curriculum planning, implementation, and school improvement initiatives
  • Prepare and maintain discipline reports, suspension documentation, and parent communications
  • Monitor student attendance and intervention systems
  • Maintain accurate student data using district systems including Skyward and electronic gradebooks
  • Support MTSS and special education collaboration
  • Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and school events
  • Assist with emergency preparedness, safety planning, and crisis response
  • Participate in professional development and leadership training
  • Enforce all Board policies, district directives, and administrative procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, or designee

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative (K–12) endorsement
  • Minimum two (2) years of successful instructional or school leadership experience preferred but not required
  • Knowledge of student discipline systems, restorative practices, instructional leadership, supervision, and school operations
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  • Ability to multitask, work independently, and use professional judgment

Salary/Benefits

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

How to Apply

Complete the application on our district website, www.sd149.org, using AppliTrack. Contact Dr. LaTonya Applewhite, Director of Human Resources, with questions at applewhitel@sd149.org.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/dolton/onlineapp/

Email Address

applewhitel@sd149.org

Job Posting Date

5/12/2026

Start Date

5/12/2026