ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - KIRK SCHOOL

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Title.............................................................. Assistant Principal
Licensure..................................................... Professional Educator License (PEL)
Endorsement............................................... General Administrative Endorsement
Classification............................................... Admin – 11 months
FLSA Status................................................ Exempt
Reports to.................................................... Program Administrator
Salary Classification.................................... Salary Range $80,000 - $110,000 per year based on education and experience
Benefits....................................................... Medical, dental and life insurance plans tailored for you and your family
.................................................................... Contribution to TRS (Teacher's Retirement System) for eligible employees
.................................................................... 403(b) participation
.................................................................... 19 vacation, 16.5 sick days and 2 personal business days each year
.................................................................... Employee Assistance Program
.................................................................... Paid bereavement leave
.................................................................... Cell phone stipend
Reviewed/Revised...................................... 1/2024


PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Assistant Principal is to support the school's mission by providing leadership that fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment. The Assistant Principal is committed to collaborating with educators, parents, and students to enhance academic achievement, nurture personal growth, and maintain a safe school community. Through effective communication and strategic decision-making, the Assistant Principal aims to contribute to the overall success of the institution and empowers students to excel in their educational journey.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates cooperatively with the building principal in the administrative and curricular planning process.
• Provides assistance to the building principal relative to the appointment, retention and assignment of staff.
• Assist the principal in the supervision and evaluation of instructional staff and program.
• Provides educational leadership in best instructional practices and development of curriculum at the High School and transition level.
• Responsible for the scheduling and the implementation of annual reviews.
• Responsible for scheduling teacher planning days.
• Responsible for administrative outreach/Medicare data collection.
• Develops and implements appropriate staff development and in-services activities for staff.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of summer school.
• Works with principal on maintaining effective communication with parents and staff.
• Assists in preparing various written communications for students, staff and community members.
• Participates in administrative team meetings and committee meetings.
• Supports the administration and organization of state assessments
• Provides guidance and support in the IEP process and facilitation
• Works with the principal and other appropriate administrators to provide leadership and assistance for the building safety and crisis team.
• Works with office team to orient and place substitutes
• Assists with supervision of evening and weekend school-related events.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the principal when the principal is absent.
• Perform such other duties as maybe directed by the building principal and/or superintendent.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assume administrative and developmental responsibilities under the supervision of the NSSEO Superintendent for the planning, operative and evaluation of the programs coordinated.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are frequently required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capability of climbing is occasionally required and balancing is frequently required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is frequently required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are frequently required.
• Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is occasionally present.
• Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is occasionally or frequently present.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrative Endorsement.
• Educational leadership ability in overall program planning and implementation.
• Two years of teaching experience in one area of exceptionality served by the school and techniques which include the use of physical restraints, preferred.
• Ability to participate in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (NVCI) training.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies.

Knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles, and concepts of management and supervision.

Ability is required to communicate with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students, staff and community; motivating staff; and adapting to changing work priorities.