Assistant Principal - Carleton Washburne School

Assistant Principal - Carleton Washburne School

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Assistant Principal
• Date Posted: 2/25/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/01/2026
• Closing Date: 03/31/2026

The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 is seeking an Assistant Principal to serve The Carleton Washburne School (7th/8th Grades) effective 08/01/2026.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

LICENSURE: Professional Educator License (PEL)

REPORTS TO: Superintendent and Carleton Washburne Principal

SUPERVISES: Certified and classified employees

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the Building Principal

Assists the Principal in the administration, organization, safety, supervision, and educational leadership of the school. The Assistant Principal assumes the administrative leadership of the school in the absence of the Principal. The Assistant Principal will support the Skokie School, a grade 5 and grade 6 middle school in The Winnetka Public Schools District 36.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities.
• Has experience and knowledge of best curriculum practices for respective grade levels in the school.
• Supports progressive education ideals and practices in conjunction with 21st Century learning principles.
• Demonstrates commitment to student achievement, school improvement, and professional development.
• Has the ability to use and has an understanding of the role of data in a progressive school setting.
• Develops and implements activities that encourage students to be life-long learners.
• Assures the efficient, effective operation of the school by directing the staff development and evaluation of employees; developing and administering the school budget; and implementing and interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations for effective day‑to‑day and long‑term operations.
• Ensures effective community‑staff‑student relations by promoting communication and participation, by identifying needs and planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the school‑community relations activities in a manner which is visible to the public. Promotes parental and community involvement in school and District activities.
• Provides a positive learning climate in the school by establishing, enforcing and maintaining appropriate student behavior standards and guidelines.
• Contributes to an effective, comprehensive, District‑wide integrated educational and student development program by directing the development and effective implementation of applicable program elements at the primary/intermediate/middle school level and ensuring an fluid experiences for students and parents throughout their varied transitions.
• Ensures that District instructional and management programs are implemented in initiating, monitoring, and evaluating District activities. Provides planning leadership and direction to staff committees actively involved in contributing to curriculum and school improvement plans and decisions. Serves as a resource and assures effective development and operation of committees and the active participation of program staff.
• Ensures the systematic improvement and evaluation of instructional and management programs that respond to student, school, community, and District needs.
• Ensures the systematic implementation of program planning, budgeting, evaluation, record keeping, and internal controls for financial and property accounting by being informed and directing others in the system's procedures. Prepares the school's budget by monitoring the expenditure of funds allocated to the school and making decisions regarding the reallocation of school funds within District guidelines.
• Ensures a safe and secure environment for staff and students by developing, implementing, and monitoring effective safety and security programs and procedures for buildings, grounds, and transportation routes to school.
• Ensures that school grounds meet health and safety standards by monitoring staff, community and student use; plans, budgets, monitors, and evaluates plant and ground maintenance and improvement work performed at the school site.
• Ensures that all State and Federal laws, negotiated…