Assistant Principal

Position: Assistant Principal **1 Vacancy**
Assistant Principal 1 Vacancy

Position Type:

Administration/Grade Level Principal

Date Posted:

4/1/2026

Location:

Proviso East High School

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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POSITION TITLE:

Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO:

Principal

CATEGORY:
Administration/12 Months/TRS

FLSA:
Exempt

SALARY:
Regionally Competitive

Primary

Purpose:

Facilitates the administration and coordination of a school under the general direction of the principal.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

* Assist in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance. Communicate relevant policies and procedures for student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents.

* Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, with follow-up student/parent contact where necessary.

* Maintain an effective and safe school environment in collaboration with the Manager of School Security. Develop plans for emergency situations, in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.

* Plan and coordinate new and ongoing school programs in collaboration with the Principal and teachers, e.g. Restorative Justice and RTI

* Lead teachers and Instructional team leaders in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the vision, mission and values of the school and the District.

* Work with and assist faculty in the development of effective classroom management and organization.

* Monitor progress of all students and work with teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results.

* Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead discussions about student performance.

* Direct and complete effective teacher and staff evaluations.

* Make fiscally responsible decisions and work on a building level budget

* Encourage and support maintenance and cleanliness of facilities.

* Attend athletic and activity events

* Serve on and actively participate in committees as directed by the Principal

* Assume other responsibilities as directed or assigned by the Principal and Superintendent

Qualifications/Requirements:

To be considered for this position, the candidate must possess the following required education, certification, skills, experience and/or qualifications:

* Master's Degree in educational administration, or related field from an accredited college or institution.

* Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Administrative Endorsement or comparable out of state certification

* 3 years Successful teaching experience at the secondary level

* Qualified Illinois teacher evaluator

* Qualified Illinois principal evaluator, or ability to receive qualification

The successful candidate for this position should also possess the following desired skills, experience and/or qualifications:

* Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (desired, but not required)

* Previous successful experience as Principal or Assistant Principal preferred

* Experience working with a diverse student population and school community

* Ability to work effectively with students, staff, colleagues and community

* Experience evaluating teachers and staff

* Experience with student services and student activities

* Strong organizational and time management skills

* Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
Perform written and verbal and presentations as necessary

* Experience in collecting, analyzing and using data in decision making

* Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a contributing member of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 and a dedicated role model for other employees. Demonstrate a high sense of integrity, ethics, and honesty in all actions.

* Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.

Working conditions

Mental demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors

* Maintain emotional control under stress.

* Limited travel is required.

* Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

* Perform multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.

* Stand, walk, crouch, and do moderate lifting up to 40 lbs.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be…