Anticipated Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Under the direction of the school principal, takes charge of the school in the absence of the school principal, and assists in the direction and coordination of educational, administrative, supervisory, and counseling activities at school, and performs related duties as required.

Under the direction of the principal, performs any of the following duties:

• Assist in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA).
• Participate in the development and monitoring of the local school budget.
• Plan and supervise student activity programs.
• Provide individual and group guidance to students for personal problems, educational, and vocational objectives.
• Take or recommend disciplinary action for students or employees in violation of established discipline codes.
• Meet with parents and guardians to review student progress or problems.
• Supervise students at assemblies and social and athletic events.
• Direct and coordinate teacher supervision of lunchrooms, corridors, and playgrounds.
• Observe teachers' and career service personnel's performance and provide recommendations regarding performance to the school principal.
• Assist principal in interviewing and recommending teacher and career service candidates for employment.
• Assist in supervising student teachers assigned at the school.
• Assist in making arrangements for and overseeing substitute teachers at the school.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from students, parents and guardians, local school council members, and the general public concerning school operating policies and procedures.

May teach courses, may organize and conduct in-service teacher and career service training at the school, may accompany students on field trips; may sponsor clubs, activities, and athletics.

Must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Must possess a valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of elementary and secondary education, thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Chicago Public Schools, good knowledge of school budgeting methods and procedures. Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and career service staff, parents and guardians, volunteers, local school council members, and community organizations.

Excellent interpersonal skills, good supervisory skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.

Light work:
Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; frequent use of near visual acuity and occasional use of far visual acuity.

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs.

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Mar 20, 2026, 3:23:16 PM

Southwest Side-4959 South Archer Avenue (Marie Sklodowska Curie Metro H)

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