Elementary Principal Assistant at Harvard Park

Elementary Principal Assistant at Harvard Park

Springfield School District 186 Harvard Park Elementary School - Springfield, Illinois.

Job : 5808926

Final date to receive applications: Jul 10, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

TITLE OF VACANCY: Elementary Principal Assistant

LOCATION: Harvard Park Elementary School

CONTRACT PERIOD: 190 Days

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License, General Administrative or Principal endorsement
• Master's Degree in Educational Administration preferred
• Minimum of five years successful teaching experience preferred
• Must have completed or complete soon after hire the Evaluation Academies required by the state to evaluate certified staff and eligibility to evaluate must be maintained
• Must reside in the Springfield Public Schools boundaries
• Opportunities to support additional district schools through subbing

• Serve as assistant to the building principal in the administration of the day‑to‑day operations of an elementary building
• Serve as the assistant to the building principal in the role of the instructional leader
• Share in the responsibility for maintaining good discipline and BBSS Practices
• Share in the responsibility for promoting good public relations with staff, parents, and the community
• Implement assigned responsibilities in a manner which best meets the requirements of the school, its staff and students
• Share responsibility in developing and implementing the School Improvement Plan
• Share responsibility in developing and implementing the school’s technology plan and inventory
• Serve as principal-in‑charge in the principal’s absence
• Support the shared decision making process as part of the Instructional Leadership team
• Assisting in the provision of an environment that supports the educational program and maintains the mental and physical health and safety of students including the implementation of student discipline and student attendance procedures
• Assisting in the maintenance of a strong, positive school culture and climate, conducive to an exchange of ideas, information and services
• Assisting in the direction of an educational program consistent with school community needs and District goals and policies
• Oversight of 504 plans for the district and school if requested
• Actively seeking personal and professional growth opportunities including participation in District sponsored administrative training and engaging in opportunities to apply acquired skills
• Performing other duties as assigned which could be attached to other programs in district
• Work collaboratively with Student Support Services to serve students with special needs and implement inclusive practices

EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the

District 186 190-day calendar

Salary range $100,884 – $132,599 per year in accordance with current SPAA negotiated agreement.

Benefits include Personal and Sick Leave, Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100,884 to $132,599 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Office of Human Resources, 3063 Fiat Ave, Springfield, Illinois 62703
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