Indian Trail Elementary K-5 Principal

Mission Statement

North Shore School District 112 is a transformative learning organization where curiosity inspires minds, innovation shapes the future, and students, staff, and families engage to create a kind and connected community that is committed to excellence.

North Shore School District 112 located in the progressive and professional North Shore communities of Highland Park, Highwood, and Fort Sheridan, Illinois, is seeking a talented and passionate leader to serve as the principal of Indian Trail Elementary School.

Indian Trail Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming K–5 public school located in the heart of Highland Park, Illinois, serving over 450 students with a strong commitment to academic excellence and whole‑child development. The school fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and compassionate community members. Indian Trail boasts innovative programs, high standards, strong family and community involvement, and a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and student growth.

It has a legacy of achievement that includes recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School.

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The Principal of Indian Trail Elementary School serves as the instructional leader and chief administrator, responsible for advancing student engagement, academic achievement, and well‑being in alignment with North Shore School District 112’s Strategic Change Agenda. The role prioritizes instructional leadership, staff development, and data‑informed school improvement.

• Possesses knowledge of district policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibility.
• Has experience and knowledge of best curriculum practices for respective grade levels in the school.
• Supports progressive education ideals and practices in conjunction with 21st Century learning principles.
• Demonstrates commitment to student achievement, school improvement, and professional development.
• Develops and implements activities that encourage students to be lifelong learners.
• Establishes and promotes high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
• Organizes, manages, evaluates, and supervises effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the entire school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, and goals of the school and district, including instructional programs in the Core Curriculum Content Standards , extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, financial management, facilities maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, emergency procedures and community relations.
• Assesses and addresses organizational culture in accordance with the district leadership team.
• Works with the school staff and school community to create a positive context for learning by ensuring equity, fulfilling professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity, and serving as a role model for the professional behavior of others.
• Ensures compliance with all laws, administrative codes, Board policies, and regulations.
• Collects and analyzes data regarding the needs and achievement of students, including State assessments and other pertinent information affecting the design and implementation of services and programs, using the information to recommend new programs and modifications to existing programs.
• Establishes the master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students that meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards.
• Supervises the instructional programs of the school and observes instruction on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
• Ensures that the instructional programs engage the learner in tasks that require analytical and critical thinking, questioning the known, problem‑solving and creativity,…