Assistant Principal - Eastlawn Elementary

Assistant Principal – Eastlawn Elementary

Job

Rantoul City Schools is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic school leader to serve as the Assistant Principal of Eastlawn Elementary School for the 2026/27 school year.

Starting Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 (based on years of experience). Board paid TRS 210‑day contract. 210‑day position.

• Living a Mission and Vision Focused on Results
• Leading and Managing Systems Change
• Improving Teaching and Learning
• Building and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships
• Leading with Integrity and Professionalism
• Creating and Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations

Assists the Principal in the supervision of all staff assigned to the building.

• Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures.
• Support, implement, promote, and enhance the district's educational program through effective management practices.

• Interest in the well‑being of all students.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to staff, students, and administrators.
• Learn and observe safety practices.
• Attentive to detail, exercise good judgment, and work without close supervision.
• Communicate with diverse groups, follow written and verbal instructions in English, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Meet deadlines and schedules, set priorities, and multitask.
• Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods.
• Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating with others.
• Effectively utilize positive interpersonal skills in relating to staff, parents, students, and colleagues.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written form.
• Assume initiative in identifying and solving problems.
• Exercise good judgment and democratic processes in decision making.
• In addition to the standards, indicators, and elements listed below, the Assistant Principal is responsible for the following:
  • Administer and assume responsibility for building programs and facilities as directed by the Principal.
  • Assist the building Principal in coordinating educational objectives and activities with staff, district administrators, and the Board of Education.
  • Assist the Principal in interviewing and selecting staff, ultimately making hiring recommendations.
  • Assist the Principal in supervising and evaluating staff performance in accordance with district guidelines.
  • Assist the Principal in planning, developing, organizing, and conducting staff development activities.
  • Assist the Principal in curriculum planning and revision tasks.
  • Assist the Principal in planning and administering a building‑wide public relations program.
  • Promote positive communication with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Supervise and assist with the management of student behavior in cooperation with social workers, teachers, parents, and the community.
• Remain current with research and trends related to education.
• Attend building functions and district activities as appropriate and assigned by the Principal.
• Chair various meetings related to the school and/or district program.
• Participate in the development and implementation of district procedures, programs, and projects.
• Assume responsibility for professional growth and development through membership and participation in professional organizations, attendance at regional, state, and national meetings, and/or enrollment in advanced coursework related to administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building Principal, the Superintendent, or the Superintendent's designee.
• Actively engage and support district initiatives by aligning building goals and strategies with district goals and strategies.
• Facilitate and sustain open dialogue with parents to maximize parent involvement in all aspects of the educational process.
• Develop an understanding of learning targets for each content area and demonstrate an understanding of effective instructional strategies that teachers must use to help students reach those targets.
• Lead regular meetings with grade levels, teams, and departments to discuss ongoing…