Supervisor: Superintendent
Salary/Benefits: $120,000 plus 100% TRS and Board-paid benefits
Work Year: Beginning July 1, 2025 - 12 Months with 15 sick days, 3 personal days, 20 vacation days, and paid holidays

Applications will be screened as submitted, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly (tentative interview dates April 30 or May 2)

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a Junior High School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

Qualifications / Experience

ISBE Principal or General Administration License required.
ISBE Evaluator training (educator and principal)
Master's degrees from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
Extensive successful teaching experience at the Junior High School level, and preferably in more than one subject area or grade level.
Successful administrative experience at the Junior High School level preferred.

Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

Assumes responsibility and instructional leadership for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program
Communicates with students, teachers, parents and community members using a variety of mediums including technology
Partners with teachers to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and individual teacher performance
Coordinates and promotes professional growth plans and opportunities for faculty and staff
Coordinates New Teacher Induction and ongoing staff development program
Establishes a professional development plan for all building level administrators with on-going dialogue, reflection, and evaluation
Provides leadership and oversight for the instructional, co-curricular and extracurricular programs
Responsible for horizontal and vertical articulation and curricular alignment
Works with teachers and parents to implement student interventions that differentiate instruction based on student need
Reviews curriculum development proposals

Oversees assessment program

Establishes, monitors, and evaluates school improvement goals as documented in the annual School Improvement Plan
Uses data to make decisions about curriculum, assessment, instruction and all school improvement efforts
Establishes a culture of mutual respect and excellence through dialogue and relationships with staff, students, central office administrators, and community members
Develops, monitors, and evaluates programs to enhance positive school culture and climate
Responsible for staffing, enrollment, and budget decisions involving master schedule development
Coordinates selection of all certified and classified staff

Management

Develops Building Master Schedule and Staff Supervision Schedule
Develops and monitors overall school and departmental budgets
Ultimately responsible for building operations and maintenance
Interprets Board of Education and central office policies and procedures
Maintains student handbook and building procedures
Responsible for student management, attendance and discipline
Oversees the inventory, purchase, and organization of textbooks and supplies
Oversees vendor and service contracts
Coordinates building level crisis plan
Supervises school activities and events

Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Principal - Junior High (2025-2026)