Assistant Principal

Modified Year Admin (205) Full Year Admin (260)

4 Personal Days 4 Personal Days

120 Sick Days, with 13 annually in succeeding

years

120 Sick Days, with 13 annually in succeeding

years

Summer, Winter, Spring Break Floating Holidays

25 Vacation Days

Board Paid IMRF or TRS / THIS reflective of the position's pension system

BCBS Health Insurance (PPO and HMO)

Metlife Dental Insurance

Life Insurance, 2x salary up to $400,000

Disability Insurance (TRS)

Tuition Reimbursement

403b match

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Phone Stipend

Association Memberships for your role

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• Position Type :

Administration / Assistant Principal

1 / 23 / 2025

NORTH PRINCIPAL

July 1, 2025

02 / 07 / 2025

Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO : Building Principal

Associate Principals

SUPERVISES : Licensed and Non-licensed Staff as assigned

POSITION OBJECTIVE : To support the Associate Principals and Principal in providing effective leadership for their building and help facilitate, and as assigned lead, the development, implementation, and evolution of curricular, instructional, personnel, operational, and business functions of the building, in order to ensure a safe and vibrant school environment that contributes to the effectiveness of the total educational program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Illinois Public Educator License, General Administrative Endorsement, and Teacher Evaluator designation required

Master's degree in education, or a related services field

Two years of teaching experience at the high school level

Experience working successfully in a diverse, multicultural environment

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to read, interpret, and explain materials from Board policy, administrative procedures, professional journals, and legal documents, including Illinois School Code

Ability to problem solve, make independent decisions, and effectuate change

Good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership ability to work with high school students and adults

Ability to interpret and analyze data, and produce high-quality presentations and documents

Ability to deal with difficult situations courteously, tactfully, and with discretion and good judgment

Ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals

Current knowledge pertaining to best practices in business, operations, and human resources

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES / SPECIFIC JOB-RELATED TASKS :

Support the work of principal and associate principals

Lead and serve on the building administrator's leadership team, providing knowledge and expertise about school initiatives and programs, Professional Learning Communities, and the School Improvement Goals.

Collaborate with the Principal, Associate Principals and Curriculum Directors in the supervision and evaluation of certified and classified staff, and offers insights for the enhancement of the teaching-learning situation

Models mutual respect; integrity; professionalism; multicultural awareness; gender, racial and ethnic equity; and the values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to perform to their highest potential.

Create and support a climate that values, accepts and understands diversity in culture and point of view

Provide high-quality leadership to coordinate and improve the student academic and support services provided to students and families on assigned caseload.

Assist with the Section 504 planning and placement for your assigned caseload.

Direct and manage building-wide programming as assigned by the Associate Principals and Principal. This includes but is not limited to : McKinney Vento, related services, MSAN, AVID, assessments

Support and coordinate building safety and security during the school day and at all events.

Understand the master schedule and assist in the development of student schedules as well as making student scheduling adjustments as needed throughout the academic school year

Assist with facility-related issues including rentals, assemblies, locker rooms etc.

Supervise various student events throughout the year including weekends and evenings

Plan and lead grade-level programming, activities, assemblies, and events (curriculum night, extracurriculars, prom, graduation)

Serve as Summer School Principal

Supervise and evaluate classroom instruction in summer school.

Perform all other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Associate Principals or Principal.

Oversee all matters of student discipline and safety

Direct oversight of student behavior, attendance, and academic success for students on assigned caseload

Provide leadership in restorative and proactive measures and practices for student conduct and discipline.

Conducts re-entry meetings for students suspended from school

Provide orientation / in-service training for school security personnel in crisis intervention.

Represent the school in dealing with the police and the courts.

Provides and maintains appropriate communication with family and community, including law enforcement agencies and the judicial systems.

Supervise safety and security personnel.

Provide mediation and intervention that facilitates the resolution of discipline situations for students, teachers, non-certificated staff, and parents.

Oversee all matters of student attendance

Be responsible for student attendance : attendance recording procedures and practices, and resolving student / parents disputes concerning attendance, truancy, and absences from classes and study halls.

Communicate with parents, teachers, and Student Services teams on student attendance.

Investigates attendance issues

Decides if absences are excusable under state law and board policy

Advises students and parents on ways to improve attendance

Oversees student attendance records to ensure all absences are adjudicated

Compares information or data with other records for verification

Oversee Student Services teams to provide appropriate student supports

Assist students in establishing high standards of conduct

Provide input as needed for student placement and evaluation

Make referrals to other professional staff members in the District

Advise on modification of program to meet individual student needs

Meet weekly with Student Services teams

Attend Review Board as needed

Work with Student Assistance Program coordinator to develop proactive disciplinary interventions

Coordinate and refers students to the suspension reduction program

Assists new students with transitioning to school

Provide leadership, knowledge, and expertise in social / emotional / behavioral and academic interventions and strategies at each tier within MTSS.

Supervise and evaluate the activities of the school counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and specific support personnel as assigned by the Associate Principals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously interacting with the public, staff and students. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand / grip strength to operate office equipment. Ability to withstand long term use of video display terminals is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to regularly interact with the students, staff and the public.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 260 work day work calendar with irregular or extended work hours including evenings and weekends

SALARY RANGE : Target hiring range for this position will be between $150,000 to $170,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Apply on-line at : www.niles219.org

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.

The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for an opening should contact the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.

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Salary : $150,000 - $170,000