Assistant Principal Lace Elementary School

Title

Assistant Principal Lace Elementary School (Grades 3-5)

Position Type:
Administration/ Assistant Principal
Date Posted: 12/19/2025

Location:

Lace School

Date Available:

07/01/2026
Closing Date: 02/13/2026
District:
Darien Public Schools District #61

• Valid certification as an administrator
• Evidence of success in a certified teaching role
• A master's degree with a major in educational administration (preferred)
• Evidence of successful leadership at the school and/or district level
• Successful completion of Illinois Performance Evaluation – Teacher Evaluation Training (preferred)
• Experience with PBIS, MTSS, and SEL best practices (preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exemplary interpersonal skills
• Experience with a diverse student population
• Strong technology skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

The Assistant Principal works in conjunction with the Building Principal to carry out various leadership responsibilities in order to ensure a successful educational experience for District students. The Assistant Principal will work with the Principal at Lace Elementary School to coordinate efforts to ensure consistent leadership within the building and district.

• Assist the Principal with evaluation of instructional staff (certified and non-certified)
• Implement student discipline management practices that support changes in student behavior, effective classroom instruction, and a safe school environment
  • Knowledge of Trauma-informed practices, restorative practices
• Oversee and lead the development and implementation of the school wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
  • Behavioral interventions, attendance/truancy
  • Lead and facilitate data discussions revolving around MTSS behavioral supports
• Serve as the lead for SEL professional development and collaborate with school social worker to implement effective social emotional learning skill development with staff
  • Knowledge of SEL best practices, CASEL competencies, etc.
• 504 Coordinator for building
• Assist with planning, organizing, and implementation of all school extracurricular activities
• Assist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and assigning of the school's certified and student support staff
• Collaborate with Principal and Staff in the successful development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan
• Work with the building Principal and administrative team to implement meaningful student assessment, data collection and analysis to effectively monitor student growth, and inform educational practice, especially in area of SEL
• Supervise before/after-school activities/events as determined by the Principal
• Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students
• Work productively and collaboratively as a school/district leadership team member to ensure the successful implementation of the district Strategic Plan
• Assist with planning and conducting meetings, in-services and workshops for staff and community as needed
• Attend meetings, district activities, and training as assigned
• Maintain open communication with building principal, district administration, students, parents, community and staff
• Represent the district in a professional manner, and in the best interests of the district
• Perform additional duties and accept other responsibilities that may be assigned

• 12 months beginning July 1, 2026
• Starting salary $90,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications will be reviewed by the Building Principal and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview with a team of individuals. Select candidates will be asked to return for a second interview prior to being recommended to the Superintendent.

Qualified applicants are asked to complete an online application ien
61.org and are requested to include as attachments any or all of the following documents:

• Formal letter of interest
• Resume
• College transcripts
• Three letters of reference
• Copies of current certificates