Assistant Principal

Proviso Township High Schools•Forest Park, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the administration and coordination of a school under the general direction of the principal. This role involves assisting in the development and administration of policies related to student discipline, conduct, and attendance, and communicating these policies to students, staff, and parents. The Assistant Principal supervises student attendance, collaborates with the Manager of School Security to maintain a safe school environment, and develops emergency plans. They also plan and coordinate school programs, support faculty in classroom management, monitor student progress, implement data-driven instructional practices, and conduct teacher and staff evaluations. Additionally, the role requires making fiscally responsible decisions, working on a building-level budget, encouraging facility maintenance, attending school events, and participating in committees as directed by the Principal and Superintendent.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
Previous successful experience as Principal or Assistant Principal
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.