Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, and evaluate certified and non-certified staff.
• Oversee district-wide English Learner (EL) services and programming.
• Lead school improvement initiatives, student performance tracking, curriculum development, and student discipline.
• Direct staff development planning and professional learning activities.
• Partner with the Bi-County Special Education Cooperative to support specialized programming.
• Supervise implementation of assessments for various grade levels and state mandates.
• Collaborate effectively with district administration and the Board of Education.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid Illinois General Administrative Licensure.
• Experience: Successful classroom teaching experience and demonstrated exposure to administrative duties.
• Leadership & Management: Strong personnel management skills, student-centered vision, and the ability to involve staff in achieving positive educational outcomes.
• Communication & Growth: Proven ability to engage in difficult conversations, along with a strong willingness to be coached and mentored.

Salary/Benefits

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000-$90,000 depending on experience
• Paid Time Off: 14 Sick Days, 3 Personal Days, and 20 Vacation Days per year.
• Insurance: 100% district-paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.

Additional Notes

Position Overview

Rock Falls ESD #13 is seeking a student-centered and collaborative leader to serve as Principal at Dillon Elementary School (K–2). Supervising certified and non-certified staff and over 200 students, the Principal will cultivate an inclusive, high-performing learning environment. Dillon Elementary houses a primary elementary life skills classroom for the Bi-County Special Education Cooperative. Additionally, the selected candidate will assume district-wide administrative oversight for English Learner (EL) services.

How to Apply

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the Regional Office of Education #47 (ROE #47) AppliTrack online system or contact the Rock Falls ESD #13 Administrative Office directly for submission instructions.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration&subcategory=Principal

Email Address

kvirgil@dist13.org

School District

https://www.rfsd13.org/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

11/30/2026