High School Principal

Indian Prairie School District 204, located in Naperville and Aurora, Illinois, is seeking an outstanding educational leader at Metea Valley High School. This leader will help us achieve our mission of inspiring all students to achieve their greatest potential. This is a full‑time position starting July 1, 2026. The work calendar is a 12‑month calendar.

• Position Type:
  Administration/High School Principal
• Date Posted: 12/2/2025
• Location:
  
  Metea Valley High School
• Date Available:
  
  07/01/2026
• Closing Date: 01/02/2026
• District:
  Indian Prairie School District 204

• Primarily responsible for the implementation of curriculum and instruction within the building. Responsible for the supervision of High School students while providing leadership to staff in establishing a vision toward a quality learning environment, and to manage building operations.
• Provide instructional leadership for staff development and evaluation, curriculum review, planning and evaluation, and instructional methods.
• Counsel staff, students and parents. Respond to issues, concerns and problems providing guidance on school policy, mediating and resolving conflict and developing and implementing behavioral interventions as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, students and staff.
• Manage and collaborate on special projects and auxiliary programs for the school and District.
• Review, interpret and synthesize assessment and research data to design and plan school improvements.
• Implement programs for special education based on Individual Education Plans and integrate into the classroom.
• Build consensus amongst staff in regards to curriculum, District initiatives and school climate issues.
• Manage the development of master calendar, staff assignments, course sequence, student placement and room utilization.
• Manage building operations: oversee building maintenance and housekeeping, coordinate building rentals.
• Provide oversight and evaluation of extra‑curricular activities and programs.
• Represent High School at Conference and other external organizations.
• Develop building crisis plan in accordance with District policies.
• Prepare building budget, allocating funds and monitoring and approving expenses.
• Review, verify and approve data for state and federal reporting.
• Responsible for managing all school employees. Hire and train employees, assign, review and check work, eliminate ordinary difficulties, enforce organizational policies, establish performance standards, and evaluate employee performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Knowledge of high school level management.
• Master's degree in Education including coursework in Education.
• Four to five years of teaching and/or administrative experience (preferred).

Starting rate of pay is $175,930 – $207,222.

Benefit information can be found here:
Administrative Benefit Package

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate administrator.