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Specialized Roles:
Education Administration

HS Principal

Job in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, 60504, USA
Listing for: Iasaedu
Apprenticeship/Internship position Listed on 2026-11-08
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 95000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

  • 1. Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate.
  • 2. Plans, organizes, and directs implementation of all school activities.
  • 3. Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems.
  • 4. Supervises the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
  • 5. Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required for the school's administration.
  • 6. Observes the personal appearance, professionalism, and time on task of all employees in the school building.
  • 7. Works with administrative staff on issues that arise, such as transportation, special services, etc.
  • 8. Responsible for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students.
  • 9. Maintains active relationships with students and parents.
  • 10. Budgets school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.
  • 11. Develops clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.
  • 12. Establishes procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature.
  • 13. Establishes and maintains an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment.
  • 14. Establishes guidelines and maintain high standards for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline.
  • 15. Attends required committee meetings, special events for student achievement, school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
  • 16. Communicates with the Superintendent and Board of Education regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school.
  • 17. Establishes procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records.
  • 18. Protects confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
  • 19. Supervises the kitchen, custodial, and paraprofessional staff for the building to ensure standards are being maintained and students have a clean safe environment in which they attend school.
  • 20. Communicates regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in school.
  • 21. Establishes schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non classroom areas (including before and after school).
  • 22. Sets the academic tone and actively work with teachers to develop and maintain high curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
  • 23. Hires, evaluates, trains, assigns, and helps improve the skills of teachers and other staff.
  • 24. Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
  • 25. Conducts staff meetings to keep staff members informed of policy changes, new programs, etc.
  • 26. Recommends according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory.
  • 27. Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers.
  • 28. Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers.
  • 29. Supervises and evaluates the schools' extracurricular program.
  • 30. Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation.
  • 31. Responds to all written and oral requests for information.
  • 32. Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
  • 33. Acts as a liaison between the school and the community.
  • 34. Approves the master teaching schedule and any special assignments.
  • 35. Performs any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
    • Qualifications
  • 1. Minimum of a M.S. in school administration with a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Principal Administrative Endorsement preferred.
  • 2. 4 yrs. previous experience in an educational setting, preferably in a teaching role.
  • 3. Knowledge of Business Office Programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, slides, etc.
  • 4. Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents and staff).
  • 5. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
  • 6. Ability to…
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