Assistant Principal - JW Eater Junior High

Assistant Principal - JW Eater Junior High

Rantoul City Schools is hiring an Assistant Principal for our JW Eater Junior High School beginning with the 2026/27 school year.

Job : 5659567

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Why choose RCS? Here are three reasons.

• Our Students. Once you meet them, you will love them!
• Small Classes. We pride ourselves on our very small class sizes (15-20 per class).
• Professional Support. Our schools have Instructional Coaches, Tech Integration Specialists, Reading and Math Specialists, Counselors and Social Workers – all to support you and your students.

District and Salary Information

Starting Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 based on years of experience. Board paid TRS 210 day contract.

Primary Function

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Illinois Type 75 Certification
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Requirements:
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Responsibilities

• 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 multi-tasking.
• 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 the 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 the performance of the staff 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 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 as 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 the affairs of professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building Principal, the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s…