Assistant Principal

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Competitive paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal to lead in the principal's absence and coordinate educational, administrative, supervisory, and counseling activities at the school.

Under the direction of the principal, you will help implement SIPAAA, oversee budgets, guide students, staff, and families, and supervise teachers; the role may include teaching duties and organizing in-service training at the school.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of elementary and secondary education, thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Chicago Public Schools, good knowledge of school budgeting methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA).
• Participate in the development and monitoring of the local school budget.
• Plan and supervise student activity programs.
• Provide individual and group guidance to students for personal problems and educational and vocational objectives.
• Take or recommend disciplinary action for students or employees in violation of established discipline codes.
• Meet with parents and guardians to review student progress or problems.
• Supervise students at assemblies and social and athletic events.
• Direct and coordinate teacher supervision of lunchrooms, corridors, and playgrounds.
• Observe teachers' and career service personnel's performance and provide recommendations regarding performance to the school principal.
• Assist principal in interviewing and recommending teacher and career service candidates for employment.
• Assist in supervising student teachers assigned at the school.
• Assist in making arrangements for and overseeing substitute teachers at the school.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from students, parents and guardians, local school council members, and the general public concerning school operating policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Supervisory skills

Budgeting knowledge

Education

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate

Job description

Assistant Principal

CLASS TITLE: Assistant Principal

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the direction of the school principal, takes charge of the school in the absence of the school principal, and assists in the direction and coordination of educational, administrative, supervisory, and counseling activities at school, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the principal, performs any of the following duties:

• Assists in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA);
• Participates in the development and monitoring of the local school budget;
• Plans and supervises student activity programs;
• Provides individual and group guidance to students for personal problems, and educational and vocational objectives;
• Takes or recommends disciplinary action for students or employees in violation of established discipline codes;
• Meets with parents and guardians to review student progress or problems;
• Supervises students at assemblies and social and athletic events;
• Directs and coordinates teacher supervision of lunchrooms, corridors, and playgrounds;
• Observes teachers' and career service personnel's performance and provides recommendations regarding performance to the school principal;
• Assists principal in interviewing and recommending teacher and career service candidates for employment;
• Assists in supervising student teachers assigned at the school;
• Assists in making arrangements for and overseeing substitute teachers at the school;
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from students, parents and guardians, local school council members, and the general public concerning school operating policies and procedures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: May teach courses, may organize and conduct in-service teacher and career service training at the school, may accompany students on field trips; may sponsor clubs, activities, and athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Training and Experience: Must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certificate Requirement: Must possess a valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of elementary and secondary education, thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Chicago Public Schools, good knowledge of school budgeting methods and procedures.
• Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and career service staff, parents and guardians, volunteers, local school council members, and community organizations; excellent interpersonal skills, good supervisory skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Physical Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; frequent use of near visual acuity and occasional use of far visual acuity.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive paid time off policies (details by employer)