Elementary School Principal (3rd-5th)

- Position Type:
Administration/Principal - Date Posted:
9/30/2026 - Location:
MEADOWVIEW - Date Available:
10/19/2026 - Masters Degree, Illinois Type 75 General Administrative Certificate or equivalent.
- Years of prior teaching: 5 years in elementary schools preferred.
- Years of administration: 2 years in elementary schools preferred.
- Principal Evaluation Modules completed with ability to evaluate Assistant Principals
- Supervises development and improvement of the instructional programs.
- Organizes and develops a school climate that promotes adequate discipline of students, rapport with teachers, and understanding of parents to the end of an excellent learning environment.
- Cooperates with all appropriate administrative personnel, teaching staff, parents, students, and others in assuring the best education for all students.
- Accepts responsibility for providing the means for teachers to be successful through in-service training, counseling, and appropriate examples.
- Screens candidates and makes employment recommendations to the Director of Human Resources.
- Oversees a positive public relations program with parents and community in general.
- Accepts the responsibility of acting as a liaison in person in working with the PTA/PTO and interested citizens in the interpretation of the school program and policies.
- Plans and organizes the use of school facilities in the best interests of the students and the community.
- Organizes the building so that a smooth operation in terms of programs, staff functioning and student involvement is enhanced.
- Organizes and administers the school within the approved policies of the Board of Education.
- Accepts responsibility for accounting procedures in the areas of budget, all funds, monitor grants, and teacher attendance.
- Oversees the supervision of attendance records and periodically reviews those records to ensure that school staff members are following ISBE requirements and reporting that data.
- Complies with all ISBE requirements regarding educational leadership and school improvement planning.
- Keeps the Superintendent informed of all matters in the building that may have ramifications for the Board of Education or the district.
- Becomes knowledgeable of the provisions of all collective bargaining agreements and employee handbooks to properly administer those provisions for which the principal is responsible.
- Evaluates the performance of all staff assigned under direct supervision.
- Completes all reports and special duties assigned by the Superintendent.
- Will be in accordance with the signed contract between the Board of Education and the employee
- Follow state guidelines for principal evaluations per part 50 Evaluation of Educator Licensed Employees under articles HB 24A and 34 of the school code
| Elementary School Principal (3rd-5th) | JobID: 821 |
Title: Elementary Principal
Qualifications:
Reports To: Superintendent or Designee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Performance Responsibilities:
Terms of Employment: 12 month (260 day calendar)
Evaluation: