Administrator/Principal - Clinton Elementary School

Iasaedu; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance

Tuition waiver for employees' children

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking an Administrator/Principal for Clinton Elementary School in Clinton, Illinois. The role centers on leading a safe, growth-oriented school climate with a focus on SEL, PBIS, and strong family partnerships.

You will guide instructional leadership, support teachers with feedback and evaluations, and ensure effective classroom practices while managing daily school operations and district alignment.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License with Administrative Endorsement is required.
• Administrative experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage school operations and responsibilities; experience evaluating teachers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shared vision for safe, supportive learning environments and promote a positive school culture.
• Provide instructional leadership focused on classroom management, student engagement, and academic growth.
• Support teachers through feedback, evaluation, and behavior supports.
• Analyze data on academics, behavior, attendance, and SEL to identify trends and needs.
• Lead and coordinate PBIS, CPI, and related teams with staff training and protocol alignment.
• Maintain a strong leadership presence and build trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Participate in staff selection and retention and support family communication.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with Administrative Endorsement

Job description

Administrator/Principal - Clinton Elementary School

Duties

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

• Lead a shared vision for safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Promote a positive school culture that prioritizes student well-being, social emotional development, and academic growth.

Ethics and Professional Norms

• Model ethical leadership, professionalism, and equitable decision making in all interactions with students, staff, and families.
• Ensure consistent and fair application of behavior expectations and disciplinary practices.
• Interpret policies set up by the Board of Education to building personnel.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• Provide instructional leadership with a focus on classroom management, student engagement, and academic success.
• Support teachers through feedback and evaluation related to behavior supports and instructional practices.
• Analyze academic, behavior, attendance, and SEL data to identify trends and student needs.
• Monitor the effectiveness of Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports and adjust practices as needed.

Community of Care and Support for Students

• Serve as the lead administrator for the Building Leadership Team, SEL team, and PBIS implementation.
• Lead and coordinate the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) team, ensuring staff training, alignment to protocols, and developmentally appropriate crisis response.
• Maintain a strong, visible leadership presence in the school.
• Build trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Support family communication.

Professional Capacity of School Personnel

• Support staff in implementing effective classroom instructional practices, behavior strategies, and SEL practices.
• Provide coaching, modeling, and professional learning.
• Conduct teacher evaluation processes related to classroom environment, instructional practices, and student behavior supports.
• Participate in selection and retention of all staff personnel.

Professional Community for Teachers and Staff

• Foster collaboration among staff to ensure alignment of instructional practices and assessment.
• Support student transitions through consistent systems and shared practices.

Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community

• Partner with families to support student academic, social emotional growth, and overall well-being.
• Promote clear, supportive, and proactive communication with families.

Operations and Management

• Provide administrative leadership and coverage as needed to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support supervision duties and campus safety procedures.
• Collaborate with district and building leaders to ensure consistent administrative presence.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License with Administrative Endorsement
• Administrative experience (preferred, but not required)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage school operations & responsibilities
• Certified or able to get certified to evaluate teachers

Salary/Benefits

Full Time Staff Only: Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance paid by District for employee only. Spouse/Child at a cost.

All Full Time Staff Members (Living outside District) are eligible to apply for tuition waiver for children attending CUSD#15 (Fees/costs still apply)