Elementary Principal

Bethalto Community Unit School District 8•Moro, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Principal provides leadership to ensure the school is a safe, attractive, welcoming, and productive place to work and learn, and supports certified staff in meeting each student’s needs. The principal is responsible for overall school administration, staff supervision and evaluation, student discipline and support, communication with families and the community, and participation in district activities. The role is for the 2027–2028 school year at Meadowbrook Intermediate. Regular hours are 7:10 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., Monday through Friday, though the schedule may vary based on district needs. The position is scheduled for 210 days per year.

Requirements

At least a master’s degree in school administration.
Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with Principal Endorsement.
Four years of previous experience in an educational setting, preferably in a teaching role.
Knowledge of Google Workspace for Education.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable and courteous manner.
Strong organizational, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Administer the school overall.
Recruit, select, and orient new personnel; coordinate substitute teachers.
Evaluate student transcripts and assist with student registration and orientation.
Participate in school- and district-based staff development programs, meetings, and professional development planning.
Assist in maintaining student discipline, enforce the student handbook, and assign consequences for handbook infractions.
Facilitate communication among school staff, students, parents, and the community.
Supervise and evaluate assigned certified and non-certified staff.
Assist in and lead professional development for staff.
Prepare reports for district or other personnel as needed.
Supervise students and staff, including scheduling teaching assistants.
Supervise extracurricular events as necessary.
Attend and facilitate IEP meetings as necessary and coordinate building 504 plans.
Oversee alternative education placements.
Conduct campus drug sweeps with local law enforcement agencies.
Work with the School Resource Officer on criminal investigations involving students and supervise DCFS interviews involving students.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Superintendent.