Duties

• Support the mission, goals, and vision of the school and district.
• Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership and decision-making.
• Provide leadership in student discipline, attendance, and student support services.
• Assist the principal with daily building operations and assume administrative responsibilities in the principal’s absence.
• Oversee and support special education programming, student progress, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with special education administrators, counselors, case managers, and staff to ensure appropriate student services and scheduling.
• Conduct classroom observations and assist with evaluations of certified and non-certified staff.
• Support student registration, scheduling, and academic programming.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate student incentive and intervention programs.
• Supervise student safety during transportation, lunch periods, passing periods, before and after school, and extracurricular activities.
• Attend and supervise evening and weekend school events as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with outside agencies including DCFS, law enforcement, juvenile probation, and community organizations.
• Facilitate IEP meetings, special education staffing meetings, and other student support meetings.
• Participate in hiring, supervising, and developing support staff and supervisory personnel.
• Serve on district and community committees.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to education and special education services.
• Maintain current knowledge of educational best practices and leadership expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the principal or district administration.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Administrative Endorsement required
• Master’s Degree in Education required
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience required
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of student services, special education practices, and school operations
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, students, parents, and community agencies
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and positive school culture
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced educational environment
• Experience with student discipline, staff supervision, and instructional leadership preferred

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range - $76,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience (base salary, not including TRS)

205 day contract

Excellent Benefits - see attached guide

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/harlem122/onlineapp/

Email Address

jerry.harris@harlem122.org

School District

harlem122.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/harlem122/onlineapp/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

8/18/2026