Principal Lincoln Elementary School 2026 - 2027

BELLWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 88
NOTICE OF VACANCY
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
2026-2027
Bellwood School District 88 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, fender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Job Title: Principal 
Location: Lincoln Elementary School 
FLSA: Exempt
Salary: $100,000- $115,000
Terms of Employment: 12 months ( July 1 - June 30)
Insurance: Medical/ Dental/ Vision and Life 
Benefits: TRS Contribution, Sick, Personal and Vacation 
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

Summary: The school Principal is directly responsible to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for the operation of the instructional program within his/her building(s). The Principal is charged with the duty of carrying out the school district policies and administrative regulations in is/her building(s). In addition, a majority of the Principal's time will be devoted to the provision of instructional leadership in planning, coordinating, operating and evaluation the educational program.
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of an earned master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience, with at least 2 years of experience in a low-income, high-needs secondary school.
• License: Meet all licensure requirements as identified by the ISBE.
• Evidence of successful completion and passage of Teacher and Principal Evaluation Modules. 

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

1. Supervision of personnel assigned to his/her building with the goal of improvement of instruction and advancement of student achievement.
2. Development and implementation of clearly articulated statement of mission through which all personnel assigned to his/her building share the understanding of, and commitment to instructional goals, priorities, assessment and accountability.
3. Monitoring, supervision and evaluation of teacher implementation of district curriculum expectation.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise various employees: Assistant Principal, Office Staff, Teachers, Students and Educational Support Staff Personnel. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, tight deadlines and heavy workload.
• Be able to sit for long periods of time without a break.
• Frequent use of electronic mail.
• Accidents improbable outside of minor injuries, such as cuts, scrapes, or bruises.
• No exposure to chemical or health hazards.
• Primarily require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Normal effort or occasional periods of light physical activity.

This is Job Posting is not necessarily an exhaustive or all- inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This posting is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.