Duties
1. Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate.
2. Plans, organizes, and directs implementation of all school activities.
3. Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school’s activities and problems.
4. Supervises the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and
observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of
instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and
child growth and development.
5. Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other
paperwork required for the school’s administration.
6. Observes the personal appearance, professionalism, and time on task of all
employees in the school building.
7. Works with administrative staff on issues that arise, such as transportation, special
services, etc.
8. Responsible for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and
regulations by the school’s staff and students.
9. Maintains active relationships with students and parents.
10. Budgets school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and
business.
11. Develops clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for
emergencies and disasters.
12. Establishes procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional,
healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and
temperature.
13. Establishes and maintains an effective inventory system for all school supplies,
materials and equipment.
14. Establishes guidelines and maintain high standards for proper student conduct and
maintaining student discipline.
15. Attends required committee meetings, special events for student achievement,
school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
16. Communicates with the Superintendent and Board of Education regularly about
the needs, successes and general operation of the school.
17. Establishes procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential
school records.
18. Protects confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising
professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal
confines.
19. Supervises the kitchen, custodial, and paraprofessional staff for the building to
ensure standards are being maintained and students have a clean safe environment
in which they attend school.
20. Communicates regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to
create a cooperative relationship to support the student in school
21. Establishes schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non
classroom areas (including before and after school).
22. Sets the academic tone and actively work with teachers to develop and maintain
high curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals
and objectives.
23. Hires, evaluates, trains, assigns, and helps improve the skills of teachers and other
staff.
24. Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group
performance.
25. Conducts staff meetings to keep staff members informed of policy changes, new
programs, etc.
26. Recommends according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose
work is unsatisfactory.
27. Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers.
28. Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers.
29. Supervises and evaluates the schools’ extracurricular program.
30. Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and
preparation.
31. Responds to all written and oral requests for information.
32. Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the
school in the absence of the principal.
33. Acts as a liaison between the school and the community.
34. Approves the master teaching schedule and any special assignments.
35. Performs any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Qualifications
1. Minimum of a M.S. in school administration with a valid Illinois Professional
Educator License (PEL) with a Principal Administrative Endorsement preferred.
2. 4 yrs. previous experience in an educational setting, preferably in a teaching role.
3. Knowledge of Business Office Programs, including word processing,
spreadsheets, slides, etc.
4. Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work (students, parents and staff).
5. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous
manner.
7. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
8. Ability to push and pull up to 10 lbs.
Salary/Benefits
The position is 200-220 day position. Base salary is anticipated to range from $70,000 to $95,000 depending on education and professional experience. Board paid TRS and stipend for insurance are separate from the base salary.
Additional Notes
Please be sure to complete the application packet linked here. Woodlawn USD #209 Employment Application
Woodlawn High School serves grades 9-12 in Jefferson County in southern Illinois. We are about 70 east of St. Louis, 4 hours south of Chicago and 5 minutes from Mt. Vernon, IL.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, transcripts and ISBE licensure to Eric Helbig, Superintendent, Woodlawn USD #209, 300 N Central St. Woodlawn, IL 62898 or ehelbig@woodlawnschools.org by November 29, 2026.