Junior High Assistant Principal - 2026-2027

SALARY: Base minimum $70,000

CONTRACT LENGTH: To be negotiated

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Illinois PEL with General Administrative or Principal endorsement
• Possess the Qualified-Evaluator for teachers designation or the ability to obtain the designation
• Evidence of instructional leadership with a strong commitment to academic excellence with high expectations of students and staff
• A commitment to educational equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Proven effectiveness in written and oral communication
• Knowledge of grade span curriculum and concepts
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision including the Danielson Framework
• Ability to develop and contribute to an effective management team
• Ability to work well in a professional community with high expectations for its students and schools. Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to assist in establishing a positive work environment
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education
• Exhibit professionalism in appearance and demeanor
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and necessary.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools and/or Assistant Superintendent of Schools/Principal

JOB DESCRIPTION: To assist the principal in the administrative, supervisory, and instructional duties necessary to support the educational development of each student.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The tasks listed below are representative of the essential performance responsibilities the Assistant Principal is expected to perform to a proficient level. 

• Assist the principal with the planning, organizing, administering, managing, and coordination of all education programs of the school
• Assists the principal to select, supervise, and evaluate all professional, paraprofessional, clerical, custodial, and other personnel
• Assist the principal, with an equity lens, to promote and cultivate a school climate that values student voice and designs authentic student learning experiences
• Follows and implements all laws, procedures, and policies
• Assists the principal in implementing all aspects within PBL District Improvement and School Improvement Plan
• Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum consistent with the Illinois State Standards framework
• Participates in and maintains an effective and culturally responsive learning environment among the entire school community
• Assists the principal as an instructional leader for the school and drives teaching and learning designed to meet student needs in order to create continuous improvement and equitable academic and social-emotional outcomes for all students
• Assists the principal to support systems for promoting positive behavior and tiered intervention to meet the academic and social emotional needs of a diverse student body; maintains high expectations and motivation for all students to engage in continuous learning and development
• Assists the principal to initiate, facilitate, design, and implement programs and scheduling to meet student needs
• Interprets and utilizes data to drive instruction
• Assists in planning and facilitating staff orientation and has responsibility for assisting the principal in creating professional development programs and the schools Professional Development Plan
• Assists in evaluation of teacher performance through the PBL Educator Evaluation System
• Assists the principal to develop and oversee procedures for the continual assessment of student achievement, including all aspects of local and state mandated testing
• Leads the school wide implementation/management of the discipline and attendance initiatives and processes.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Building Principal.