High School Principal

Location: Paxton

Duties

* Exhibits support for the district's vision, mission, and goals

* Institutes and maintains a safe and effective learning environment in the school

* Maintains student discipline and establishes a high standard of student conduct

* Sustains and administers established law, regulations, and district policies and procedures

* Leads in the formulation of curriculum and other instructional objectives

* Attends and supervises student activities and events

* Maintains confidentiality of both student and employee records

* Promotes, evaluates, and supervises in collaboration with athletic director the co-curricular and extra-curricular programs

* Develops in collaboration with the district office a staffing plan which will result in an effective instructional program for students

* Evaluates and advises faculty and staff in their professional development and performance

* Schedules and leads staff meetings to keep staff informed of current policies and procedures

* Collaborates with the special education director in the effort to provide effective special education programs for district students

* Administers the budget for the school

* Accepts the responsibility for the safety and administration of safety protocols for the school's physical plant and environment

* Contributes in the recruitment, screening, employment, and evaluation of all staff

* Strives to cooperate with the administration and faculty in the development of instructional programs and teaching techniques which serve the varying needs of students

* Promotes a school climate that recognizes and supports the unique value of all students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members

* Completes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications

* Minimum of a M.S. in school administration with a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with the Principal Endorsement.

* Successful secondary administrative experience and completion of PERA training preferred.

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000

Benefits:
Board paid TRS and employee health insurance

How to Apply

Send letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Superintendent Eric Bohm @ ebohm

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/4/2026

Final date to receive applications

6/19/2026

Start Date

7/9/2026