Principal

West Chicago Elementary School District 33 • West Chicago, IL

403d • $120,313 - $129,749

About The Position

The Principal of West Chicago Elementary School District 33 will serve as the instructional leader, supporting student learning and the district's strategic goals. This role involves establishing building goals, cultivating a positive climate and culture, and demonstrating transformational leadership to enhance educational opportunities for students and staff.

Requirements

• Appropriate Illinois certification and licensure for school administrators.
• Training and certification for teacher evaluators under the Performance Evaluation Reform Act.
• Broad knowledge and experience in the Illinois Standards for Principals.
• Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with various stakeholders.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making.
• Knowledge of database software and student outcome assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Principal experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in leading dual language programming preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Superintendent endorsement preferred.
• Commitment to 5 years in this position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the establishment and implementation of a shared mission and vision for the school that leads to academic growth for all learners.
• Ensure that the school's identity, vision, and mission drive all school decisions.
• Conduct crucial conversations with staff based on student performance data to enhance learning outcomes.
• Lead the development and monitoring of school improvement targets measuring academic achievement and school climate indicators.
• Establish and maintain a safe and effective learning environment for students and staff.
• Collaborate with district and school staff to allocate resources effectively to achieve school improvement targets.
• Utilize current technologies to support leadership and management functions.
• Develop and implement a consistent framework for effective teaching and learning, including a rigorous standards-based curriculum.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and individual teachers through observations and feedback.
• Create a collaborative school community involving staff, students, families, and the community in the learning process.
• Model professional behavior and create a climate that values cultural diversity and multiple perspectives.
• Establish a culture of high aspirations and achievement for every student.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Board paid 70% PPO and 80% HMO)
• Free life insurance equal to base salary
• Retirement plan options
• Board Paid TRS
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees