QUALIFICATIONS
A. Master's Degree with training in administration and supervision
B. Illinois State Certification with Supervisory or Administrative endorsements
C. Five years of successful teaching at the elementary level, preferred
D. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. Ability to exert strong ethical leadership in the field of elementary instruction and inspire superior performance in members of the staff
2. Ability to make firm decisions in areas of responsibility and delegate responsibility to members of the staff
3. Knowledge of sound elementary educational programs
4. Ability to create, develop, and implement new educational plans and programs at the elementary school level
5. Ability and disposition to work effectively and cooperatively with pupils, parents, and school personnel
6. Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing
E. Successful building administration experience, preferred
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
JOB GOAL: Provide school-wide leadership
Position Description
The Principal's time shall include but not be limited to curriculum and staff development through formal and informal activities, establishing clear lines of communication regarding school goals, accomplishments, practices, and policies with parents and teachers. The K-4 grade school principal will be responsible to lead the staff and community in the development of a high quality, high achieving K-4 grade school.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Overall administration of the school
- The development and implementation of the master schedule
- Evaluates all certified staff, educational support personnel and extracurricular staff
- Monitors the safety and well being of students and staff:a. Student transportationb. Parking lotc. Fire and disaster drillsd. Other school activities
5. Supervises lunch program in cooperation with the lead cook
6. Assists in the inventory of instructional materials and school property
7. Works directly with the superintendent and other district administrators to develop/improve instruction, curriculum and staff development
8. Plans, maintains and monitors school budgets
9. Maintains necessary records and completes reports
10. Supervises the physical plant and makes recommendations regarding immediate and long term building needs
11. Performs other job related duties established by the Superintendent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 210 Day Contract. Salary established by the Board of Education on a yearly basis.
EVALUATIONS: Performance of this employee will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent.
Salary determined by experience. Minimum of $90,000.
Benefits package with health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance available.
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
