Principal of the Supported Training Experiences Post Secondary (STEPS) Program

JobID: 13469

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
1/28/2025

Location:
STEPS Transition Program

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
02/21/2025

Indian Prairie School District 204, located in Naperville and Aurora, Illinois, is seeking an outstanding educational leader at Gregory Middle School who will help us achieve our mission of inspiring all students to achieve their greatest potential. The District serves over 25,000 students. This full-time Principal position starts July 1, 2025 and is a 12 month, permanent position. The Principal is primarily responsible for the implementation of curriculum and instruction within the building. The position is also responsible for the supervision of Middle School students while providing leadership to staff in establishing a vision toward a quality learning environment, and to manage building operations.

Job Summary:
1. Provide instructional leadership for staff development and evaluation, curriculum review, planning and evaluation, and instructional methods.
2. Counsel staff, students and parents. Respond to issues, concerns and problems providing guidance on school policy, mediating and resolving conflict and developing and implementing behavioral interventions as needed.
3. Maintain regular communication with parents, students and staff.
4. Manage and collaborate on special projects and auxiliary programs for the school and District.
5. Review, interpret and synthesize assessment and research data to design and plan school improvements.
6. Implement programs for special education based on Individual Education Plans and integrate into the classroom.
7. Build consensus amongst staff in regards to curriculum, District initiatives and school climate issues.
8. Manage the development of master calendar, staff assignments, course sequence, student placement and room utilization.
9. Manage building operations: oversee building maintenance and housekeeping, coordinate building rentals.
10. Develop building crisis plan in accordance with District policies.
11. Prepare building budget, allocating funds and monitoring and approving expenses.
12. Review, verify and approve data for state and federal reporting.
Responsible for managing all school employees. Hire and train employees, assign, review and check work, eliminate ordinary difficulties, enforce organizational policies, establish performance standards, and evaluate employee performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Qualified candidate must have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an Administrative endorsement. Knowledge of middle school level management is necessary. Candidates with significant experience in educational leadership at the middle school level are preferred. Four to five years of teaching and/or administrative experience is preferred.

Rate of pay: Starting rate of pay is $149,661-185,134,
Benefits: Benefit information can be found here: Administrative Benefit Package
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate administrator.