Interim Assistant Principal; OP

Interim Assistant Principal

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is currently recruiting exceptional candidates for the position of Interim Assistant Principal at Old Post Elementary School. This position is through 6/11/2027. Qualified candidates will have a valid/registered Professional Educator License with a Principal or General Administrative endorsement, three to five years of experience inclusive of leadership experience at the elementary school level preferred, additional skills required are excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of school improvement process and collaborative leadership style.

Starting salary range for this position is $83,800 - $87,000 depending on educational background and experience. BENEFITS:
Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans. What's more, SD 308 currently provides a deductible reimbursement program for medical expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

Under the general supervision of the Building Principal, the Assistant Principal serves as an instructional and operational leader who supports the development of a positive, student-centered learning environment. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with the Principal, faculty, staff, students, families, and community partners to advance the school's mission as a dynamic learning organization grounded in growth, service, and cultural responsiveness. In partnership with the Principal, the Assistant Principal helps maintain a school climate that fosters positive student experiences, supports student growth, and encourages active collaboration between the school and the broader community.

The role also provides leadership development opportunities that prepare the Assistant Principal to assume broader school leadership responsibilities.

The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.

• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Identifies data relationships and dependencies. Designs workflows and procedures.
• Communications:
  Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Conflict Resolution:
  Encourages open communications. Confronts difficult situations. Maintains objectivity. Keeps emotions under control. Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
• Planning & Organization:
  Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solving:
  Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Judgment:
  Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in the decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Managing People:
  Provides direction and gains compliance. Includes subordinates in planning. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities. Makes self available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback. Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
• Teamwork:
  Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts the success of the team above their own interests.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally…