Principal,Education Administration Job Glenview area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Glenbrook South High School seeks a dynamic educational professional to serve as the next Principal.The position is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2027.

The Principal serves as the instructional, organizational, and cultural leader of the school and is responsible for advancing the District’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, and commitment to student success. The Principal provides leadership for teaching and learning, promotes a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment, and ensures that school programs, practices, and resources are aligned with the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of all students.

The Principal also oversees the effective and responsible operation of the school, including personnel, student services, safety, budgeting, scheduling, facilities, compliance, and communication. Through ethical decision-making, visible leadership, strong relationships, and clear expectations, the Principal builds trust, strengthens school culture, and creates the conditions necessary for students and employees to learn, grow, and thrive.

Applicants should hold the following education/experience qualifications:

Master’s degree in education or school administration (Ed.D. or Ph.D. degree preferred).

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administration or Principal endorsement.

Progressive experience in teaching, related education specialty, supervision or administration, or equivalent education and experience.

Minimum of five years of full-time administrative experience in a comparable high school environment.

Experience supervising educational leaders from a variety of academic areas and/or operational areas.

Principal and Teacher Evaluator Designation.

Staff Development Experience.

Experience working positively and productively with adults and high school-age students.

Ability to present and produce documents at a high level of sophistication.

Ability to make rational decisions, problem-solve, and effectuate change.

Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of school administration and of current educational trends in curriculum and instruction.

Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and practices of the specialties assigned to the office.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders.

Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the functions and programs of the office.

The Final date to receive applications is November 2, 2026.

The base salary for licensed administrators will be determined by their placement on the teacher salary schedule, with an additional position-specific factor of 1.39, resulting in a salary range of $190,000 to $250,000. The 2027–2028 salary schedule is currently unavailable pending CPI adjustments, and salaries are subject to increase.

Please refer to the attached job description, Administrator Handbook, and the District's Pay Transparency for more information about the position.

This position comes with a competitive compensation package, family health and dental insurance, full tuition reimbursement, and basic life insurance coverage of up to 2 times the individual's annual base salary, capped at $500,000.

For questions related to the position, please contact Dr. Angelica Romano, Executive Director of Human Resources, at ARomano
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Glenbrook High School District 225 holds Niche rankings as the #2 Best School District in America and the #1 Best Places to Teach in Illinois.

We are seeking motivated and energized applicants to join the Glenbrooks!

Glenbrook High School District 225, commonly referred to as The Glenbrooks, offers a public education to approximately 5,100 students in Glenview, Northbrook, and portions…

Principal, Education Administration