Associate Principal for Student Services

Wheeling High School is seeking exceptional candidates who are committed to helping all students in a culturally diverse environment maximize their learning while making progress towards achieving district goals. A strong academic background is essential with a readiness to teach advanced placement courses. We expect our candidates to be highly proficient leaders who will excel in facilitating interdisciplinary curricular connections building-wide. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively articulate the role of literacy within a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum.
Associate Principal - Student Services

Specific Duties:

• Oversees student services division (deans, counselors, related services, and special education).
• Works with the principal, associate principals, and division heads in preparing the master schedule.
• Works with the school’s problem-solving teams using MTSS to increase student success.
• Assists with the district summer school registration process and instructional program delivery process.
• Works with the principal and other administrators to develop and/or provide professional development to individuals and groups regarding cross-cultural competency, as well as review/modify policies and practices from the lens of diversity and equity.
• Works with the school’s staff, as well as the building and central office administration to achieve the district’s instructional goals and operational priorities.
• Develop and implement strategies to monitor and evaluate school-wide progress toward eliminating the achievement disparities among students of all racial and economic groups.
• Works collaboratively with the principal and associate principal for instruction on academic programs, course selection and offerings.
• Assists principal and other administrators with the development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of curricular and instructional programs.
• Assists the principal and other administrators with supervision and evaluation of personnel.
• Makes recommendations for employment, granting of tenure, dismissing staff, sanctioning staff members, and retraining staff members as appropriate.
• Works as necessary with the appropriate central office administration personnel for Student Services,Teaching and Learning, Human Resources, Operations, Business Services, Technology, and Professional Learning.
• Works with the principal and other administrators to create and implement programs to recognize the achievement of students, staff, and school.
• Works with the principal, associate principal, assistant principal, and with appropriate personnel to develop and monitor the school’s budget.
• Assists the appropriate staff in facilitating the standardized testing program in the school and ensures that accommodations are met.
• Ensures the maintenance and retention of all student records in accordance with district/state/federal policy.
• Works with the principal and other appropriate administrators to provide leadership and assistance for the building safety and crisis team.
• Works with building administrators to administer the building student screening process and ensure students are being served academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Works with the principal and other appropriate administrators in articulation with the sender school districts.
• Assists with supervision of evening and weekend school-related events.
• Assists in the administration of the school day and may be delegated to assume the duties of other administrators in their absence.
• CBO Liaison.
• Lead communicator to families using district methods of communication.
• Promotes student well-being and belonging.
• In the absence of the principal, assumes the duty of the principal.
• Performs other tasks assigned by the principal.

Qualifications:

• Presently holds a State of Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrator Endorsement or a Principal Endorsement;
• Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, or Director level experience preferred;
• Special Education certification preferred.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 12 month assignment

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Competitive Compensation:

• Salary Range: Administrative Salary Grade Two - $148,168-$185,210 (to be adjusted for 2025-2026)
• High Salary Potential with annual increases
• Longevity bonus of 1% for those at the top of the salary range
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans tailored for you and your family
• Contribution to TRS (Teachers' Retirement System) for eligible employees
• 403(b) & 457(b) participation

Work-Life Balance:

• 20 vacation days annually (25 days after 20 years of service) and 15 paid holidays for eligible employees
• 14 sick days and 4 personal leave days each year
• Remote work options: Up to 10 days annually
• Employee Assistance Program

Professional Growth Opportunities:

• Tuition reimbursement for approved courses
• Mentorship and development programs designed to prepare you for career advancement
• $2,000 bonus for completing a pre-approved doctoral program

Incentives:

• Option to cash out up to 3 unused vacation days annually
• Paid bereavement leave and additional sick days (14/year)
• Cell phone stipends for 24/7 on-call positions

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: In addition to completing an online application, candidates are required to upload all of the following:

• A single page cover letter indicating interest in the position;
• A resume listing personal data, education, teaching, and administrative experience;
• Print out of IL State Board of Education ELIS Credentials screen (s);
• Transcript(s) [EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY]; and
• Three current letters of recommendation.