Assistant Principal Elementary

Glen Ellyn School District 41 is Seeking a Assitant Principal at Franklin Elementary for the 2025-2026 School Year

Franklin Elementary School is a high performing school serving K-grade 5. The school has a stable, professional and dedicated staff, and a student population that is becoming more diverse both culturally and academically. The school is fortunate to have a very involved parent population. We seek a school leader who embraces change and enjoys the challenge of working in a dynamic learning environment.

The Successful Candidate Will

Put student learning first

Be knowledgeable about continuous improvement practices and skilled in using data to monitor progress on school goals

Work effectively with staff, parents and other stakeholders

Sustain positive and mutually respectful relationships

Possess strong collaborative and problem-solving skills

Have experience facilitating change processes

Have strong knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction at the preschool and elementary school level

Possess a deep understanding of elementary level learners and their developmental needs

Have strong organizational and technology skills

Serve as an instructional leader at the school level

Support district initiatives

Provide leadership in special education and early childhood education

Works with special education staff to assist with IEP implementation for special education students, appropriately modify instruction, services, and expectations for students referred for special education placement

Stays current on educational changes and developments

Required License

Valid Illinois PEL(Professional Educator License) with General Administrative Endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

Administrative leadership experience

Elementary school teaching experience

Knowledge of special education law, procedures and strategies

Application Process: Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted on line at www.d41.org. Required materials include:

• completed application
• letter of interest
• resume
• three current letters of recommendation from past or present supervisors
  
  

Employment Expectations: All District 41 employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional relationships with students, parents, staff members, and others. Administrators employed by the Board of Education are subject to applicable state and federal laws and regulations and the policies and procedures of the Board of Education. All aforementioned may be amended or modified from time-to-time.