Principal (PreK-8) ID - 14417

Description

 

Under the supervision of the Superintendent supports the development and implementation of the curricular and instructional program for students. Develops high quality instruction linked to state and national learning standards as well as district goals. Facilitates professional development for staff and serves as an instructional leader

 

  • Provide researched-based curriculum & instructional practices to support academic & social-emotional needs of students and promote student growth.

  • Demonstrates ability to utilize a variety of data sources and problem-solving structures in order to ensure the academic and social emotional success of all students. Makes data-driven decisions using formative and summative assessments.  

  • Demonstrates current pedagogical practices in the classroom through participation in a professional learning community.  

  • Collaborates with other staff members to promote student learning and growth

  • Instructional leader for organization

  • Completes and communicates with a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to students, staff, other administrators, community members, parents, other schools and districts

 

Qualifications

 

  • Possess Professional Educator License

  • Holds a minimum of a master's degree from an accredited university.

  • Meets all certification requirements including teaching & administrative endorsements in the state of Illinois.

  • Proven ability to provide specially designed curriculum, professional development, and instruction to students and staff members with a wide variety of needs and abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to meet individual adult and student needs and the needs of groups of students and adults

  • Demonstrated time management skills; ability to handle multiple demands

  • Proficiency using a variety of technology and software including word processors, spreadsheets, and databases

  • Capacity to learn new software and apply skills within the work environment. 

  • Candidates must possess strong collaborative, communication, organizational and computer skills

  • Ability to work independently, engage with the public, and appropriately communicate information to District administration and staff, as well as to the community

 

Rate of Pay

 

Commensurate with qualifications and experience - Based on individual contract

 

Work Calendar

 

12 month with vacation days and holidays as identified in Board Policy 5:330

 

Hours

 

Salaried position. Hours dependent based on needs of day.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

 

 

Leadership of Specific Activities
Facilitate Committees and Meetings

 

  • Building Leadership Team

  • Joint (PERA) RIF Committee/ Evaluation Committee

  • Threat Assessment Team

  • Calendar Committee

  • Odell Showalter Volunteer Award Committee

  • Monthly Team Meetings (Primary, Intermediate, Middle School)

  • Weekly Common Plan Time Teacher Check-ins along with Instructional Coordinator

  • Staff Meetings (Co-facilitate with Superintendent)

  • Evaluation Meeting with Certified Staff at beginning of year

 

Attend Following Meetings as a Member of the Team/Committee

 

  • Early Childhood Meetings

  • SST Meetings

  • IEP and 504 Meetings (per request of team members)

  • MTSS Meetings

  • Problem Solving Meetings for Students

  • Discipline/Behavior Committee

  • School Violence Prevention Team

  • Safety Meetings

  • Coordinated Leadership Team

 

Certified Staff Evaluations

 

  • Create annual spreadsheet to document dates of pre-observation meetings, formal observations, post-observation meetings, summative evaluation meetings and final summative rating

  • Schedule and conduct pre-observation meetings, formal observations, post-observation meetings, and summative evaluation meetings with non-tenured and tenured certified staff

  • Conduct informal observations and provide feedback

  • Maintain copies of Common Assessments and SLOs used for student growth portion of evaluation

 

Professional Development Records

 

  • Submit Institute Day applications to DuPage ROE for approval, save for PD audit

  • Complete DuPage ROE Professional Development Audit every 4 Years

 

Schedules (Including, but not limited to the following)

 

  • State of Illinois required Safety Drills - Complete forms to submit to DuPage ROE

  • Special Area Schedule 

  • Middle School Schedule

  • Shortened Day Schedule for SIP days with 11:45 dismissal

  • Lunch and Lunch Recess Supervision and Location Schedule

  • Before and After School Supervision Schedule (Primary Gym, Primary School on Park St., Middle School Plaza, Intermediate Behind Central)

  • Playground/Blacktop K-5 Recess Schedule (Share with D33 Admin and SASED Teachers)

  • School Events - Meet the Teacher, Curriculum Night, Band Concerts, Field Trips, Showcase Night, PTO Assemblies, Book Fairs, Spring Kindergarten Open House, PTO Field Day, Class Parties, MS Pep Rallies, MS Sport Awards, 8th Grade Award Ceremony, 8th Grade Graduation

 

Supporting Students and Staff

 

  • CPI certification as a member of the Crisis Team, along with SST members

 

Facilitate Student Class Placement

 

  • Gather and share information used to decide class placement, in addition to teacher recommendation - EL status (placed with teacher with ELL endorsement), IEP or 504 status (consult with Coordinator of Student Services and 504 Coordinator), parent request (in writing by May 1st)

  • Follow administrative procedures for parent requests for early entrance to kindergarten

 

New Teacher Mentoring

 

  • Oversee mentoring program

  • Choose mentors and create schedule for new teacher mentoring days in August with Instructional Coordinator, Superintendent, and Coordinator of Student Services

 

Communication 

 

  • Attend monthly BOE Meetings and give Principal's Report

  • Attend monthly PTO Meeting and give Principal's Report

  • Write weekly Principal's Message for Tiger Prints

  • Create and share weekly staff calendar

 

Oversee District Budget Accounts and Approve Purchase Orders

 

  • Instructional Supplies, Instructional Purchased Services (Principal)

  • Interscholastic Supplies, Interscholastic Purchased Services(Activities/Athletic Director)

  • Media Center, Library Grant, PTO Reading (Library Technician)

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