Anticipated Assistant Principal

North Mac Schools; Girard (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mac Schools is hiring an Assistant Principal for North Mac Elementary in Illinois. This role involves staff supervision, curriculum evaluation, and managing student discipline among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience and a valid administrative certificate. Strong community engagement and leadership skills are essential.

Interested individuals should contact Dr. Debbie Poffinbarger at [e-mail] or call 217-965-5424 for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher preferred.
• Valid administrative certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate staff.
• Evaluate and improve curriculum.
• Handle student discipline issues.

Skills

Staff supervision

Curriculum evaluation

Discipline management

Community relations

Education

Valid administrative certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location: North Mac Elementary
• Date Available: 07/01/2026

Position

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher preferred
• Valid administrative certificate

Responsible to: Principal

Contract Year: Subject to contract

Salary: Subject to Administrative salary agreement

Major Responsibilities

Staff supervision and evaluation

• Work directly with the staff
• Assist with staff evaluation under the guidance of the Principal

Curriculum

• Evaluate and make recommendations for the improvement of the curriculum
• Provide leadership for the staff in curriculum changes and/or adoption of new teaching techniques and materials
• Attend any RTI meetings

Daily Operation of Building

• Assist Principal, as required
• Be in charge of building during absence of Principal
• Be responsible for condition of the building and the comfort and safety of staff and students.

Discipline

• Handle student discipline as needed
• Make recommendations for change and additions to the student handbook
• Coordinate where possible, discipline problem solution with teachers
• Meet with students and parents on discipline problems
• Contact and use law enforcement resources when the safety and/or welfare of the students, teachers, and/or other school employees are threatened

Attendance

• Make daily check on absenteeism
• Make contact with truant officer when necessary
• Hold parent conferences
• Assist in correcting cases of truancy

Athletic and School Activities

• Assist the principal in the supervision and coordination of all sports
• Represent school at other school functions as needed
• Maintain records of weekly eligibility of students
• Notify coaches of ineligible students

Special Education Program

• Assist in coordination of special education program
• Attend staffing as needed

Student Services/Welfare

• Supervise students in lunch program
• Attend to medical problems as needed
• Maintain student records
• Act on behalf of the administration and/or Board of Education in legal matters concerning students

Scheduling

• Assume the duty of developing the master schedule with the guidance counselor
• Substitute in classes when necessary on period basis

Community and Public Relations

• Make parent contact and hold conferences
• Keep informed of community activities
• Serve as liaison between school and community

Student Organizations

• Help establish clear and well defined policies governing each club and organization
• Provide supervision at club sponsored activities

Please contact Dr. Debbie Poffinbarger, Elementary Principal, at [e-mail] or by phone at 217-965-5424.