Associate Principal of Operations

Associate Principal of Operations

Position responsible for setting vision for student achievement and strategically implementing the school’s mission through effective leadership of all stakeholders.

• Works with administrators to achieve district's strategic plan and School Improvement Plan.
• Assists principal with managing learning environment, safety, and building management.
• Coordinates student activities and after‑school programming with the Athletic Director.
• Collaborates with other Associate Principals and central office to implement a consistent educational program and acquire resources.
• Oversees construction and facilities maintenance of the building.
• Supports professional growth of staff.
• Assists principal with parent and community support.
• Works with principal to articulate with middle schools and higher education institutions.
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, tenure, dismissal, sanctions, and staff retention.
• Supervises Building Manager, Assistant Principals and Deans.
• Creates and implements programs to recognize achievements of students and staff.
• Assists with evening and weekend school events.
• May assume duties of other administrators in their absence.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrator Endorsement.
• Doctoral coursework preferred.

• Administrative Dean of Students experience preferred.
• Administrative Assistant Principal experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience as building-level administrator required.
• Extensive knowledge of policy and procedures related to building operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of high schools and ability to work with students and adults.
• Goal‑oriented with strong team‑building skills.
• Active involvement in professional organizations that highlight new trends in education.

• Effective contribution to organizational and department goals as outlined in district strategic plan.
• Work effectively with diverse groups of individuals.
• Lead and facilitate group processes.
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and external entities to raise academic performance.
• Work in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and self‑motivation.
• Initiate problem resolution without direction.
• Process large amounts of information and organize to present to individuals lacking firsthand knowledge.
• Work well with other people in a team‑oriented environment.
• Analyze and interpret data for decision making.
• Incorporate and translate organizational missions into day‑to‑day practices.
• Supervise and evaluate administrators and certified staff members.
• Use effective instructional strategies and techniques.
• Assess effectiveness of programs and activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and develop meaningful reports.
• Use computer‑driven word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs and software.
• Interpret educational policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze assessment data collected by the district and Illinois State Board of Education.

• Excellent leadership skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical problem‑solving and solid troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize technology.
• Desire to learn new things.
• Self‑motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Growth mindset.
• Seek and implement constructive feedback.

• 261 days
• 25 vacation days.
• 12 sick days.
• 2 personal days.
• Monthly mileage stipend of $75.
• Medical, dental, optical insurance – employee choice of high deductible PPO/HSA, PPO or HMO.
• Life insurance.
• Doctoral tuition reimbursement.
• Administrator Salary Schedule, Annual $113,880 – $123,268.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Apply online.

Please submit supporting documents online.

• Resume and transcripts (copies acceptable).
• Three current letters of recommendation.
• Proof of Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative Endorsement.

District 300 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.