2026-2027 Assistant Principal: St. Mary, Mokena

Diocese of Joliet • Mokena, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal is considered a ministerial employee by their role as Administrator. Administrators working in a Catholic School agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example these individuals support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Administrators agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church's message and carrying out its mission. The Assistant Principal is a member of the administrative team and reports directly to the principal. In collaboration with the Principal, the Assistant Principal is expected to create a Catholic culture that not only encourages the active engagement of teachers and students, but that also instills within each child a genuine desire to learn.

Requirements

• Holds a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Possession of current Illinois administrative licensure (Illinois Professional Educator License with either a General Administrative (Type 75) or a Principal Endorsement) or is in an accredited program
• At least three to five years successful teaching preferably in a Catholic school; with knowledge and exposure that is sufficiently broad to provide an understanding of the preschool through grade eight structure
• Leadership experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Highly recommended and preferred that the Assistant Principal be Catholic, but is not required

Responsibilities

• Assuming responsibility in the absence of the principal
• Assuming responsibilities as delegated by the principal
• Attending meetings in place of the principal
• Assisting in the preparation of student, teacher, and athletic handbooks
• Supervising student conduct including discipline and discipline records
• Participating in the teacher appraisal process
• Assisting in the review of teacher lesson plans
• Assisting in the preparation of staff meetings and staff development programs
• Participating in special education staffing, planning and implementation
• Arranging for substitute teachers
• Coordinating volunteer programs
• Scheduling parent-teacher conferences
• Assisting in curriculum development and implementation
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and/or pastor

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD & D
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet
• 403(b) retirement plan
• paid personal leave days
• paid holidays
• Voluntary benefits of Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level