Junior High Assistant Principal

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Harvard Junior High School - Harvard, Illinois

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Junior High Assistant Principal

Job Summary: To assist the principal in the administration of the total program in the areas of school operations, evaluation, student attendance, assessment planning, discipline, safety, and student supervision.

Qualifications:

• Professional Educator’s License (PEL)
• General Administrative Endorsement

Evaluation: This job's performance will be evaluated per provisions of the Board’s policy.

Reports to: Building Principal

Terms of Employment: This full-time TRS position consists of 260 working days per year, with an annual salary range of $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 as set by the Board of Education. The superintendent will determine the work calendar.

Compensation and Benefits: The compensation package for the Principal includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance and a $300,000 term life insurance policy. The position offers paid vacation, sick, and personal leave days annually, with additional remote work days and tuition reimbursement options. The Board provides a monthly allowance for cellular phone and travel expenses, a yearly wellness allowance, and membership dues for up to two professional organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Junior High principal in the overall administration of the school.
• Supervises and is accountable for the maintenance and accuracy of each student's attendance records and enforces district attendance policies in collaboration with school staff.
• Handles referrals as assigned and works with students, parents/guardians, and teachers. Assigns discipline for students.
• Processes, enforces and assists the administration in developing the school's discipline policy. Assists in providing interventions.
• Plans and implements preventive disciplinary measures, such as changes in schedule, counseling, in-school suspensions, home visits, referrals for evaluation, etc.
• Maintains disciplinary files in the student records system. Compiles information from student referral incidents categorizes, and analyzes this information to develop broader building-level preventive disciplinary procedures and practices.
• Assists the principal in fostering sound interpersonal relationships among students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Shares responsibility to the principal for organizing and supervising all school-sponsored events and programs.
• Assists with planning and supervising fire drills, tornado drills, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Inspects school facilities, including hallways, restrooms, classrooms, and special areas.
• Assumes responsibility for the supervision and safety of students in the buildings and on the grounds during lunch, as well as before and after school.
• Participates in the hiring process of faculty and staff.
• Communicates regularly with stakeholders.
• Maintains appropriate and timely contact with law enforcement agencies.
• Acts as liaison with building, public, and mental health communities to support individual student development goals.
• Participates regularly as a contributing member of leadership teams throughout the district.
• Conducts observations and completes the required evaluation of employees.
• Ensures confidentiality of personnel records and information.
• Oversees Junior High athletic programs and extracurricular clubs, including:
• • Scheduling events, practices, and meetings.
  • Organizing and coordinating the use of facilities.
  • Arranging transportation for athletic teams and club activities.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
  • Supervising and evaluating coaches and club sponsors.
  • Managing budgets and overseeing fundraising efforts.
  • Promoting student participation and engagement in athletics and clubs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills :
  Exhibits strong leadership abilities, fostering positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community to create an inclusive and…