Champaign Unit High School Principal - High School

Position: Champaign Unit 4 Schools High School Principal - Central High School
Duties

Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

Qualifications

* Illinois Administrative Licensure

* Completion of State-approved prequalification requirements to serve as a Teacher and Assistant Principal Evaluator prior to start date

* Candidates are encouraged to review the District's Strategic Plan, which can be found on our website. Candidiates are also encouraged to review the school website to better understand Central High School's students, staff, programming, and community. The successful candidate should be capable of leading the Maroons toward success as defined in the Strategic Plan.

Salary/Benefits

* The entry level base salary for this position is expected to be approximately $142,639 plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid TRS contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Compensation for candidates with different years of administrative experience will be adjusted accordingly. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits should be directed to the Human Resources Office.

Additional Notes

Important Notes

* This is a year-round (12 month) position.

* If you are interested in a brief, confidential conversation regarding your possible interest in this position prior to filling out an application, please contact Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Ken Kleber at .

More About Our Community

* Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life.

The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

* If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, ase include your résumé.

How to Apply

* Please apply online at

* Application screening is tentatively scheduled for March 30, 2026 and Level One interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 9, 2026. These dates are subject to change, however. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials as soon as possible.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

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School District

www.champaignschools.org

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

3/9/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026