Elementary Principal

State of Illinois•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction of the Assistant Superintendent, serves as supervisor in the planning, development, coordination and evaluation of programs for students in elementary school (0-3 program, preschool program, and Elementary grades, including health and physical education, pre-school and parent infant education, and parent education and training. Provides leadership to the elementary school program and its staff in the use of special methods and techniques for instructing infant/toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing, parents and elementary school-age children. Assists the Assistant Superintendent in the management and coordination of the total academic program. Utilizes sign language in daily performance of duties.

Requirements

Requires a master’s degree in education of the deaf or a directly related field and a current and valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)- issued Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative Endorsement.
Requires three (3) years of experience in teaching students who are deaf at the elementary level.
Requires the ability to communicate utilizing sign language at the Intermediate Plus level.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of teaching experience with students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
Three (3) years of professional experience in the administration of a K-12 education program(s) for students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
Three (3) years of professional experience planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating educational support services including transition services for a public or private organization.
Three (3) years of professional experience establishing and reviewing educational curricula, lesson plans and progress for students including Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Three (3) years of professional experience ensuring educational programs are compliant with school codes, state and federal statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

Serves as Elementary Principal for the Illinois School for the Deaf in a K-12 education program(s) for students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
Serves as a working supervisor.
Serves as school administrator for and assisting with scheduling for Eligibility Reviews (ER) and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Monitors student placement, parent training. and class schedules.
Coordinates and supervises preparation of detailed records and reports of the operations of the elementary school as well as records of the progress and abilities of individual elementary school students.
Maintains effective controls on instructional materials, equipment and specialized teaching aids used within the elementary school building.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)