Elementary School Assistant Principal (Control Code 23784)
Job title: Elementary School Assistant Principal (Control Code 23784) in Illinois at Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
Company: Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
Job description: VACANCY: Valley View Community Unit School District 365U is seeking an Elementary School Assistant Principal for the 2025-2026 school year.JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting in the leadership, administration and coordination of an elementary school.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Understand the underlying philosophy for an elementary school that matches the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of primary and intermediate students.
- Assist in the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities; interpret and implement the District approved curriculum program in the light of individual school needs.
- Assist school improvement planning and implementation, including the gathering, analysis, and use of student data within building teams.
- Assist in screening, selecting, assigning, supervising, and evaluation of certified and educational support staff (ie: paraprofessionals, security and maintenance, contracted personnel and substitute teachers.
- Provide effective leadership for efficient operation of special services in the building in conjunction with the Principal and District leaders.
- Assist in the planning, scheduling, and supervision of student activities.
- Supervise and evaluate substitutes assigned to the building and remote locations.
- Assist in the budget planning process at the building level.
- Supervise procedures regarding to student and building safety and security, including drills, disturbance investigations, crisis/emergency management.
- Coordinate transportation needs of the school in cooperation with Principal and District leaders.
- Coordinate the assignment, orientation, and supervision of student teachers and interns in cooperation with the building Principal.
- Assist with the organization and management of instructional materials, student records, and financial obligations of the building (ie: budgets, accounts, and fees)
- Relate to students with mutual respect while carrying out and modeling a developmentally appropriate behavior plan/policy.
- Supervise and manage building operations to assure safety and efficiency.
- Monitor teaching and learning as directed by the Principal (including observing classroom instruction and analyzing student learning data).
- Coordinate, schedule, and supervise building operations as assigned by the Principal (including cleaning, maintenance, lunchroom, playground, co-curricular program, food service, and building usage).
- Assist with state and federal reporting requirements as directed.
- Facilitate Special Education meetings and serve as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative.
- Organize and facilitate kindergarten transition meetings through collaboration with elementary assistant principals.
- Serve as the Building Principal in the absence of the Principal.
- Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.
- An administrative leadership style based on effective human relations and a student focused continuous improvement model.
- Accessibility and visibility to building stakeholders.
- Evidence of relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
- Evidence of regular engagement in and desire to continue professional learning, implementation, and reflection in the areas of curriculum, child development, equitable practices, and instructional methods in an elementary setting.
- Knowledgeable of District policies, Local policies, State and Federal laws relating to students and special education.
- Understanding the range of services and requirements to meet the needs of a diverse student population, including special education, enrichment, and multilingual services.
- The vision, compassion, and enthusiasm for effective team leadership to motivate high standards and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction at the elementary level.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions.
- Experience with integration of instructional technology to enhance delivery and learning.
- Demonstrated use of strategies for ensuring equitable practices in a diverse learning environment
- Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with a record of building relationships that foster collegial trust, promote teacher efficacy, aspire to high expectations and accountability, and maintain a common instructional focus.
- Demonstrate positive attitude toward job and remain a flexible and innovative team builder.
EDUCATION
- Master's Degree, from an accredited college or university, with training in administration, supervision, and curriculum development at the elementary level.
- Appropriate Illinois credentials to evaluate certified staff
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate administrative endorsement (ie: Principal, Superintendent, etc.)
- Five years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level.
- Three years or more of successful administrative or supervisory experience at the elementary level preferred.
- Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
- FSA and Dependent DayCare accounts
- Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance
- TRS contribution included in base salary
- 403B
- Yearly Professional Development allotment
Expected salary: $84200 - 87609 per year
Location: Illinois
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