Duties
Shaping a Vision of Academic Success for All Students
- Define, articulate, and promote the mission, vision, and values of the high school and district.
- Coordinate and lead the school improvement process.
- Develop and implement a process that uses student course requests to determine a staffing plan and master schedule that appropriately distributes human capital and resources to meet the needs of all students.
- Establish high expectations for student achievement that are directly communicated to stakeholders.
Creating a Climate of Collaboration and Connection
- Establish and clearly communicate building priorities and long-range goals.
- Manage school safety and security processes, including crisis management procedures.
- Supervise the design and implementation of all building-level community events.
- Manage and engage all stakeholder groups, including teachers, staff, parents/guardians, and students.
- Personally interact with parent groups to promote positive school-community relations.
- Demonstrate fair and equitable treatment of all teachers, staff, and students by developing a sense of belonging and purpose.
- Promotes an environment in which conflict resolution is valued and worked through collaboratively.
- Supervise the administration of the co-curricular program according to I.H.S.A. and/or other appropriate regulations.
Cultivating Leadership in Others
- Demonstrate continued personal growth through participation in professional activities and organizations.
- Act as a role model for expected staff behavior by demonstrating leadership, management, communication, and instructional skills.
- Evaluate all Associate and Assistant Principal positions and the Executive Assistant to the Principal.
- Select, onboard, mentor, develop, and supervise the leadership team to ensure the sustainability and growth of the leadership team.
- Collaborate with other District administrators in assessing and recommending District programs and policies.
- Attend or lead all Board of Education, Northfield Township, and CSL Board of Control meetings.
- Perform special projects and assignments at the direction of the Superintendent.
Improving Instruction
- Support the implementation of the District-approved curricular scope in the high school setting.
- Effectively supervise and support the performance of the professional staff through frequent and ongoing observation and evaluation.
- Assist in the selection and assignment of high school personnel based on knowledge of ability, qualifications, past performance, and high school needs.
- Administer systematic and effective methods of objectively monitoring student progress.
- Evaluate progress toward instructional and organizational goals by utilizing data to identify, analyze, and implement areas for school improvement goals.
Managing People, Data, and Processes
- Provide oversight in the implementation of the school budget(s) and fiscal resources in accordance with system regulations, board policies, and legal requirements.
- Develop and implement administrative procedures consistent with federal law, state school law, state board of education, student/parent handbook, and local school board policy.
- Provide for the maintenance of accurate and current personnel, student, and fiscal records.
- Lead time-bound projects that are complex and multi-faceted.
- Establish and maintain the school master calendar and facility usage system.
- Maintain the quality of the educational environment and facilities to meet the needs of students and staff.
District, School, and Department Culture
- Models mutual respect; integrity; professionalism; multicultural awareness; gender, racial, and ethnic equity; and the values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to perform to their highest potential.
- Engages in constructive dialogue and fosters positive relationships while respecting roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority.
- Communicates effectively and consistently, maintaining open lines of communication with staff and stakeholders to ensure timely dissemination of information and to promote high expectations for performance.
- Builds a collaborative and supportive environment by working effectively with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and the broader school community, while maintaining a visible and active presence within the building.
- Exhibits a strong sense of accountability for student achievement and organizational success, recognizing and celebrating staff contributions and accomplishments.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth through participation in relevant organizations and ongoing learning to stay current with research and best practices.
- Promotes high expectations and advocates for data-informed decision-making across various contexts.
- Performs all responsibilities in alignment with professional, ethical, and Board policy standards.
Salary/Benefits
The base salary for licensed administrators will be determined by their placement on the teacher salary schedule, with an additional position-specific factor of 1.39, resulting in a salary range of $190,000 to $250,000. The 2027–2028 salary schedule is currently unavailable pending CPI adjustments, and salaries are subject to increase.
How to Apply
All interested applicants must submit an online application.