Require Assistant Principal for Instruction ANTICIPATED in Illinois
Job title: Assistant Principal for Instruction **ANTICIPATED
Company: Proviso Township High Schools
Job description: Primary Purpose: Facilitates the administration and coordination of a school under the general direction of the principal.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance. Communicate relevant policies and procedures for student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents.
- Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, with follow-up student/parent contact where necessary.
- Maintain an effective and safe school environment in collaboration with the Manager of School Security. Develop plans for emergency situations, in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.
- Plan and coordinate new and ongoing school programs in collaboration with the Principal and teachers, e.g. Restorative Justice and RTI
- Lead teachers and Instructional team leaders in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the vision, mission and values of the school and the District.
- Work with and assist faculty in the development of effective classroom management and organization.
- Monitor progress of all students and work with teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results.
- Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead discussions about student performance.
- Direct and complete effective teacher and staff evaluations.
- Make fiscally responsible decisions and work on a building level budget
- Encourage and support maintenance and cleanliness of facilities.
- Attend athletic and activity events
- Serve on and actively participate in committees as directed by the Principal
- Assume other responsibilities as directed or assigned by the Principal and Superintendent
- Master?s Degree in educational administration, or related field from an accredited college or institution.
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Administrative Endorsement or comparable out of state certification
- 3 years Successful teaching experience at the secondary level
- Qualified Illinois teacher evaluator
- Qualified Illinois principal evaluator, or ability to receive qualification
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (desired, but not required)
- Previous successful experience as Principal or Assistant Principal preferred
- Experience working with a diverse student population and school community
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff, colleagues and community
- Experience evaluating teachers and staff
- Experience with student services and student activities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; Perform written and verbal and presentations as necessary
- Experience in collecting, analyzing and using data in decision making
- Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a contributing member of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 and a dedicated role model for other employees. Demonstrate a high sense of integrity, ethics, and honesty in all actions.
- Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
- span style=" font:12.0pt="">Maintain emotional control under stress.
- span style=" font:12.0pt="">Limited travel is required.
- span style=" font:12.0pt="">Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
- span style=" font:12.0pt="">Perform multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
- span style=" font:12.0pt="">Stand, walk, crouch, and do moderate lifting up to 40 lbs.