Assistant Principal - Freshman Campus

Terms of Employment:

• Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year
• Location: Freshman Campus
• Calendar: 180-day, School-Year Calendar  35 Summer Days 
• Compensation: is commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Eligible for medical insurance and paid leave: sick, personal, and vacation days

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Illinois Professional Educator License with a Principal endorsement or similar certification is required. 
2. Must be endorsed in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) to evaluate certified staff.  
3. Ability to model high levels of character, integrity, best practices in teaching, appropriate professional demeanor, interactions, and conduct.
4. 5 years of experience in teaching.
5. Successful background in building or district leadership is preferred.
6. An ability to foster positive student/school/community relations.
7. Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
8. Communicate effectively with students, staff, administration, the Board of Education, and the community. 
9. Excellent work ethic.
10. The ability to come to work on a regular basis and to be timely.
11. Ability to attend evening events as assigned.  
12. Ability to travel between District building sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices.
2. Serve as the operational administrator for the Freshman Campus. 
3. Serve as the primary disciplinarian for students attending the Freshman Campus.
4. Oversee day-to-day building operations of the Freshman Campus, including room assignments, staff locators, bell schedules, and supervision schedules.
5. Supervise and coordinate safety activities and drills for the building. 
6. Oversee the assignment of student locks and lockers, student and staff pictures, ID cards, and furniture. 
7. Assist the District Assessment lead in organizing and administering all standardized testing at the Freshman Campus. 
8. Serve on the Freshman Campus Problem Solving Team.
9. Serve as the primary point of contact with the Buildings & Grounds Department, Food Service Department, Transportation Department, and Security Department. 
10. Work with Upper Campus administration to complete the District Handbook and Master Calendar.
11. Oversee student attendance to ensure accuracy and oversee and/or complete monthly and annual attendance reporting requirements.
12. Support the Book Depository clerk on textbook records and textbook issuance to students as needed.
13. Assist the Building Principal with the planning and implementation of events, including the staff wellness screening, Freshman Rally/Materials Pickup, UC Sneak Peek, and Parent Engagement night.
14. Assist the Building Principal in hiring and evaluating Certified and Educational Support Personnel as assigned. 
15. Assist the Building Principal in implementing the district strategic plan and long-range planning for facilities, instructional, and furniture needs.
16. Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal. 

Physical Requirements:

1. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. 
2. Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed). 
3. Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. 
4. Exposure to noise and activity in a school setting.