Principal - Caseyville Elementary School

Duties

The Elementary School principal will be an instructional leader who will:

* Be "student centered" and work to advance the schools' and the district's mission and vision.

* Keep superintendent informed regarding all aspects of the Elementary School.

* Communicate and collaborate with staff, other district principals and central office staff.

* Be responsible for the supervision of all personnel, curriculum, programs, and activities for the Elementary School.

* Have a working knowledge of accepted educational theory and relevant educational research and contribute to the educational profession through personal professional involvement and growth.

* Attend School Board meetings.

* Interview and recommend prospective employees in collaboration with the central administrative office.

* Participate in the review of the Student Handbook and district policies, and make suggestions to add, delete and/or modify policies and procedures as needed.

* Be the instructional leader of the building and administer systematic and effective initiatives to improve student achievement and success.

* Utilize data to analyze program effectiveness and identify areas needing modification and/or improvement.

* Provide leadership in identifying and solving issues and problems facing (a) an Elementary School as a school, (b) Collinsville as a district, and (c) the educational profession.

* Effectively supervise the instructional performance of the professional staff through a frequent and ongoing observation and evaluation program in an effort to increase student achievement by improving the quality of instruction.

* Effectively supervise and evaluate the Elementary School (s) support staff.

* Act as a role model for expected staff behavior by demonstrating leadership, management and instructional skills.

* Coordinate and oversee implementation of an effective orientation program for newly assigned personnel to the Elementary School (s) as well as facilitation of the district's induction and mentoring program.

* Develop, recommend, and implement administrative procedures consistent with federal law, state school law, state board of education and local school board policy.

* Promote a positive school climate and interpersonal relationships among students, employees, parents, and community members.

* Establish high expectations for student achievement that are directly communicated to students.

* Protect instructional time for students while providing adequate staff development/ collaboration time.

* Effectively organize and manage the general operations of the Elementary School (s) and exercise fiscal accountability in the implementation and the expenditure of the school budget.

* Maintain adequate student discipline through the implementation of a fair and effective discipline code.

* Be responsible for ensuring adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school sanctioned or sponsored activities. Be a role model for students.

* Encourage and allow students and student organizations to give meaningful and appropriate input to the operation of the school.

* Be the educational and instructional leader who:

* Upholds rigorous academic standards and instructional methods that motivate and engage students and faculty.

* Effectively collaborates with faculty, staff, students, families, and community members.

* Is ethical and demonstrates integrity and fairness.

* Promotes student success by understanding, responding to, and influencing larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

* Creates a personal, caring, and safe school learning environment that helps students achieve higher standards.

* Applies research knowledge to improve school practices

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Administrative licensure in Illinois

Salary/Benefits

Regionally competitive, based on experience ($85,000 - $100,000)

How to Apply

Please go to our district's website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) and click on employment on the bottom of the page.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

krobinsooks.org

School District

www.kahoks.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

2/24/2026

Final date to receive applications

3/9/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026