Assistant Principal for Edison Elementary School and Madison Early Childhood
Summary
Under general supervision from the building principal and district leaders, the Assistant Principal supports the building principal with the development, organization, administration, supervision and evaluation of educational programs, supports and services. The Assistant Principal takes a lead role in serving as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative for IEP and 504 Meetings. In partnership with the Principal, the Assistant Principal supports the hiring, evaluation, and supervision of licensed and non-licensed staff and leads the student services functions of the building. The Assistant Principal improves the overall effectiveness of the building(s) served through the development of positive and collaborative working relationships with the building and district administrators as well as with students, staff, and the community. The primary responsibility of the assistant principal is to manage special education meetings and to develop staff in effort to improve instructional practices. This Assistant Principal position is a split position across two schools, Edison Elementary School and Madison Early Childhood Center.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Has experience and knowledge of best curriculum practices for respective grade levels and programs, including special education, within the school.
Coordinates and leads all special education and related services in the building and serves as the representative for the school district at IEP and 504 meetings.
Oversees and manages 504 plans for the purpose of maintaining compliance and implementation.
Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities.
Demonstrates commitment and proven track record as an educator to improve student achievement and growth, support school improvement, and participate and lead professional development as a life-long learner.
Has an understanding of, and the ability to use, data from a variety of sources to improve student learning, school climate, and the school overall.
Ensures the efficient, effective operation of the school by assisting in the leadership of the building’s staff development program, evaluation of employees, developing and administering the school budget, and implementing and interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations for effective day-to-day and long term operations.
Ensures effective community-staff-student relations by promoting communication and participation, by identifying needs and planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the school-community relations activities in a manner which is visible to the public.
Actively participates and leads when needed with regular meetings with the building principal, building leadership team, student services team (at the building-level & district-wide), and district leadership team.
Promotes and leads parental and community engagement in school and District activities.
Provides a positive learning climate in the school by establishing, enforcing and maintaining appropriate student behavior standards and guidelines.
Directly supervises and evaluates employees in the elementary building or buildings of assignment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/or Experience
Provides planning leadership and direction to staff committees and is actively involved in contributing to curriculum and school improvement plans and decisions.
Ensures the systematic improvement and evaluation of instructional and management programs that respond to student, school, community, and District needs.
Completes all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Master's degree or equivalent
Illinois Professional Educator License registered in DuPage County and endorsed as a General Administrator or Principal
Completion of Illinois Performance Evaluation Teacher Evaluation Modules
LBS1 and experience in Special Education is strongly preferred.
Experience with leading school communities and special education/student services is preferred.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 recognizes that excellence in education requires a commitment to consistently implementing practices, policies, and procedures in all schools and programs which provide equal educational opportunities for all students and staff. Consistent with Board Policy 7:10, equal educational and extracurricular opportunities are available to all staff members and applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, religion, physical or mental disability, status as homeless, immigration status, order of protection status, or actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy.
About The District
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 serves more than 8,400 students throughout one early childhood center, eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school and a transition center. Our vision is that all students will be College, Career and Life Ready. We achieve this vision by Educating, Engaging and Empowering all students throughout their Journey of Excellence.
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
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