Principal Edison Elementary
Danville, VA - USA
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Job Summary
NOTICE OF VACANCY
March 30 2026
Location
- Edison Elementary
Effective
- 2026-2027 School Year
General Qualifications
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) Administrative Endorsement
- Designation of completion of ISBE Teacher Evaluator Modules preferred
- Minimum four years successful teaching experience
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in curriculum instruction assessment and instructional leadership
- Demonstrated success in selecting assigning and evaluating staff preferred
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead staff through curricular and structural change
- Appreciation for the resources of a culturally academically and ethnically diverse community
Performance Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for the implementation of all Board of Education policies and administrative procedures
- Cultivate leadership in others
- Shape a vision of academic success for all students
- Provide direction in the evaluation design and implementation of rigorous curriculum quality instruction and multiple assessment practices
- Align the educational programs plans and actions to the districts vision and goals for student learning; communicate to staff and community.
- Use appropriate data to set priorities and establish high concrete goals in the context of improving student achievement
- Promote new and effective research-based practices
- Articulate and promote high expectations for teaching and student learning
- Consistently maintain quality interaction with teachers students parents and the larger community
- Evaluate staff and provide ongoing coaching for improvement
- Maintain order and student discipline using the Ownership in Education Manual as a basis for firm fair and consistent decisions
- Interview and recommend teachers and staff to support quality instruction
- Support district and school goals by managing the budget and physical resources of the school responsibly efficiently and effectively
- Communicate effectively with both internal and external audiences about the operations of the school
- Model multi-cultural awareness gender sensitivity community collaboration and racial and ethnic appreciation
- Maintain and protect the rights and confidentiality of others
- Display values beliefs and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance
- Advocate for the welfare of all members of the learning community
- Provide for the safety and welfare of students and staff members
- Model professional ethics and integrity in carrying out responsibilities
- Provide leadership for staffing decisions based on enrollment projections and specific student needs
- Utilize current technologies to support instruction leadership and management functions
- Develop monitor and evaluate programs to enhance positive school culture and climate
- Collaborate with staff and the community to build a shared mission and vision of high expectations that ensure all students are on the path to college and career readiness
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
Reports to
- Superintendent of schools or Designee
Terms of Employment
- 205-day position with salary and benefits to be determined by the Board of Education
To Apply
- External Applicants: To be considered applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume.
- District No. 118 Employees: To be considered applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume.
- A minimum of three references must be included on theapplication one character reference and two former supervisors or evaluators.
Professional dress is required.
Kimberly D. Pabst Director of Human Resources
Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118
110 East Williams Street Danville IL 61832
Phone: Fax:
Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
March 30 2026
Required Experience:
Staff IC