Floating Assistant Principal

Position Information

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Assistant Principal
• Date Posted: 12/12/2025
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

The primary responsibility of the floating assistant principal is to provide administrative and instructional leadership support across multiple school buildings, based on the evolving needs of the District. This is a floating assignment, and the individual in this role will not be permanently assigned to a single building. Instead, they will be deployed to various schools as needed to provide coverage and support.

The floating assistant principal serves as an extension of the building principal or as dual support to the assigned assistant principal, depending on the specific circumstances. A significant portion of their time will be dedicated to providing administrative coverage in the absence of school‑based leadership or when additional support is required. The floating assistant principal may also be assigned to cover for an absent assistant principal when necessary.

In addition to coverage responsibilities, the floating assistant principal may assist with the supervision of instruction, the development of professional competencies, and the coordination of student services. The role also includes supporting access to rigorous course content for all students and contributing to job‑embedded professional development for licensed staff. Additional responsibilities include supporting the day‑to‑day management of communications, personnel, student discipline, services and resources, facilities, and school records.

• Supports building principals in coordinating efforts to create and implement a school vision and define desired results and goals that align with the overall school improvement plan.
• Conducts timely and constructive conversations with individuals and teams based on student performance data to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly school environment in collaboration with building leadership.
• Collaborates with staff and administration to allocate personnel, time, resources, and professional learning opportunities aligned with school improvement goals.
• Works with school staff and communities to support research‑based teaching and learning practices that are continuously refined to improve instruction.
• Supports the use of multiple forms of data and student work samples to drive individual, team, and school‑wide improvement goals.
• Contributes to the development and support of high‑performing instructional teams that foster adult learning to advance student outcomes.
• Assists in the coordination of data‑driven professional development and sharing of effective practices by helping protect time dedicated to adult learning.
• Builds and maintains relationships that foster active student engagement and ownership of learning.
• Proactively engages families and community partners in supporting student learning and school goals.
• Treats all individuals with fairness, equity, dignity, and respect; upholds student and staff confidentiality.
• Demonstrates high personal and professional standards that reflect positively on the district and education profession.
• Promotes a school culture that values and respects diversity of culture, perspective, and experience.
• Reinforces consistent values and positive behaviors among staff and students that reflect the school’s mission and vision.
• Contributes to the development of a school environment that supports students’ social‑emotional growth.
• Assists in the supervision and management of student behavior in all areas of the school.
• Addresses student discipline fairly and communicates effectively with families, maintaining accurate records of actions taken.
• Implements and supports enforcement of Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Keeps district leadership informed of significant matters that may have broader implications for the District or Board of Education.

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrative or Principal endorsement.
• Five years of successful teaching experience.
• Prior…