What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal position at Oak Park Elementary School District 97?
Assistant Principal
Revised: March, 2025
Perm/contract: 25/26 School Year Days: 200 Days | Department: Core Instruction |
Primary Reporting Location: Irving Elementary School | Level: K-5 |
Salary: $93,000-$110,000 | Date Available: SY25-26 |
Benefits: Insurance- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available Leaves- paid sick, personal, and vacation days provided Retirement- TRS Board Contribution available |
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Portrait of a District 97 Leader:
Champions the vision of the school district
Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
Generates a culture of care for, learning with, and service to the community
Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators, and staff in all roles
Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning, and equity
Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
About This Role
The Assistant Principal contributes to administering and supervising the operation of the school in all phases. The Assistant Principal will incorporate the Illinois Performance Standards for School Leaders to effectively guide professional practice to ensure a positive learning environment for all students and staff as well as facilitating meaningful collaboration with families and community partners. Additionally, they coach and develop teachers to enhance core instruction and ensure equitable access to programming. Serving as an instructional leader, they integrate curriculum delivery and social/emotional support. The Assistant Principal plays a vital role in school transformation, engaging students, staff, and the community, with a focus on equitable curriculum delivery. They help to facilitate smooth school transitions for students and families. They play a vital role in supporting student supervision and conduct.
The Assistant Principal supports our district’s equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.
Essential Role Responsibilities:
Collaborates with the Building Principal to analyze student achievement and facilitate the school improvement process.
Leads high-quality data-driven instruction.
Leads for equity toward college and career readiness.
Leads for a culture of empowerment, continuous improvement, and celebration.
Leads for high-quality data-driven instruction by building the capacity of teachers to lead and perfect their craft.
Leads for academic and social-emotional success for diverse student populations.
Leads the school’s vision, mission, and strategic goals to support college readiness for all students.
Advocates for all members of the school community and effectively engages family and community.
Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to connect and communicate with students, parents, and the community.
Builds solid relationships with students, staff, parents, administration and the community
Reflects and identifies areas for continuous personal growth
Assists the Building Principal with the administration and coordination of student assessment programs.
Participates in the preparation of student schedules, per Building Principal’s direction.
Assists in safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
Participates in the selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of professional staff, educational support staff, contracted staff, coaches/sponsors, and extracurricular activity sponsors assigned to the school.
Asserts leadership during emergency situations in accordance with established Board of Education policies, applicable statutes, and administrative procedures.
Monitors the implementation and observance of Board policies and regulations by the school’s staff and students.
Assists the Building Principal in the organization and administration of the public relations program for the school.
Cooperates with student services personnel to develop educational opportunities for students.
Promotes professional growth by informing staff of opportunities for development; by leading in-service training activities; by helping teachers integrate skills learned and assisting in classroom implementation, and through clinical supervision activities.
Assumes full administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Building Principal.
Complies with all contractual duties, Board of Education policies, and administrative procedures; adheres to state and federal laws and regulations.
Attends meetings and serves on or leads committees and other school, District, and community groups as required by position or building need.
Assumes responsibility for own professional development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings, and improved techniques in specialized areas; and for attending appropriate professional meetings.
Uses current available technologies to enhance job productivity and communication with staff, parents, and the community.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Exhibits ethical behavior and integrity and maintains confidentiality for all school-related responsibilities.
Maintains a positive attitude toward job-related growth and development.
Develops and maintains positive and active relations and effective communications with students, staff, parents, community members, and community organizations.
Supports the implementation of all student programs and services, including Academic 504’s.
Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline according to District policies and the due process rights of students.
Oversees and monitors the cleanliness, safety, security, administration, and use of the school facilities, properties, and equipment for both academic and non-academic purposes.
Attends school-sponsored, District-sponsored, or related activities, functions, and athletic events.
Supervises students before and after school, during student lunch periods, and during other activities designated by the Building Principal
Shares with the Building Principal responsibility for the attendance, health, and safety of students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Prepares reports, records, lists, and other administrative tasks assigned by the Building Principal.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/s and Superintendent.
Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Strong technology/computer skills
Critical thinker and creative problem-solver
Ability to use discretion and exercise sound judgment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise appropriate initiative and to work independently
Strong organizational and time management skills
Solid ethical commitment to this work
EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, and/or EXPERIENCE
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement
Illinois Designation as Teacher Evaluator
Master's Degree
Five Years of Teaching Experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the performance of light work—which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.
Salary : $93,000 - $110,000
