Anticipated Assistant Principal, Elementary (SY 2026-2027)

Ashburn, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Several new Assistant Principal opportunities are available for the upcoming academic year through our FY27 Budget. To streamline the recruitment process we have implemented a consolidated pooled application. This allows candidates to apply for up to three specific locations at the specified school level using a single application.

Application Instructions: Please use the drop-down menu below to select up to three preferred locations. Note: If you want to be considered for an Assistant Principal position at a different school level (Elementary Middle or High) please complete the application for the specified level. Please ensure that your preferences align with the school level of the application.

Selection & Interview Process:

Review: Members of the Department of School Leadership will collaborate with Principals to review all applications and notify the Department of Human Resources and Talent Development (HRTD) of the candidates selected for interview opportunities.
Interviews: If you are selected for an interview you will be notified. Depending on your location selections you may be invited to participate in a panel interview with multiple principals.
Additional Vacancies: If more vacancies arise the schools name will be added to the selection list and the posting will be refreshed. Applicants must login to their SchoolSpring account and update location preferences to be considered for the additional schools added to the list.

Thank you for your interest in leadership opportunities within our school division.

Job Overview

The Assistant Principal Elementary provides assistance to the school Principal as requested in the total school program.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Assists the Principal in the implementation supervision and evaluation of the total school program; in the evaluation of instructional and classified personnel; in the supervision of student conduct and co-curricular activities; in the supervision of the school food service program and transportation; in the departmental budgeting process and the acquisition of supplies and supplementary materials for instructional use; in the coordination of programs and services related to instruction; and in the supervision of the custodial staff
Coordinates building maintenance
Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and deals with special cases as necessary
Serves with parent faculty and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
Performs record-keeping functions as the Principal may direct

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Experience

Experience as a teacher Assistant Principal Principal or equivalent administrative experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Holds or is eligible for the Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students teachers and parents

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to:Principal of the assigned school

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours:12 months 248 days 8 hours

Salary Level: Universal - Level 18

Salary Scale: Work Eligible:No

Collective Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Required Experience:

Junior IC