What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal position at McHenry School District 15?
- Masters Degree and possession of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with administrative endorsement or principal endorsement.
- Five years of teaching experience preferred.
- Proven ability to mentor and lead staff.
- Experience in providing curriculum leadership and innovation.
- Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in demanding situations.
- Possession of or willingness to obtain credentials to evaluate certified staff.
- Promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.
- Promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
- Upholds the success of all students by ensuring management of the school, operations and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
- Collaborates with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
- Assisting the Principal in the coordination and improvement of instructional services for elementary school students.
- Supporting a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
- Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs as well as utilizing community resources.
- Assisting with coordinating the development of the master teaching schedule and acting as a liaison to assigned grade level teams.
- Supervising and evaluating building staff. Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with McHenry School District 15 policies and applicable laws; including employee evaluations, disciplining, training, assigning and directing employees.
- Supervising after school activities/meetings required along with ability to travel within district and community.
- Identifying intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs affecting students’ success in school, and taking steps to direct and coordinate the efforts of teachers and parents with staff services and special education personnel.
- Plans and organizes the use of the school facility in the best interest of the students and the community.
- Acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by principal.
- Paid health insurance program with major medical, dental and vision
- Board of Education paid life insurance
- Paid sick days and paid personal days
- 6% Board Paid TRS
JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT
JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal
SCHOOL: Hilltop Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and State Board of Education Administrative Endorsement.
Qualified Evaluator under PERA.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 Day – 10 Month - Full Time
START DATE: August 04, 2025
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Summary:
The Assistant Principal’s primary responsibility is providing assistance to the Principal in the administration of the total school program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
PAY AND BENEFITS
Compensation: $80,500Eligible for administrative benefits including:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Salary : $80,500
