Assistant Principal - Gower Middle School

Gower62; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gower Middle School in Burr Ridge, IL seeks an Assistant Principal to partner with the Principal in directing instruction and building a high-functioning school for grades 5–8. The role emphasizes leadership, supervision, and collaboration with teachers, families, and the community to promote continuous improvement.

The position requires a Professional Educator's License (PEL) - General Administrator Endorsement, and familiarity with Growth Through Learning evaluation modules.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory skills for a middle school administrator.
• Ability to guide curriculum and instruction improvements.
• Strong communication with staff, students, families, and community.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in improving instruction and school performance.
• Lead and supervise staff and initiatives to foster a collaborative school culture.
• Ensure effective operations and data-driven decision making to meet district goals.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum oversight

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder communication

Conflict resolution

Education

PEL - General Administrator Endorsement

Job description

Assistant Principal - Gower Middle School JobID: 589

• Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal - Middle School


• Date Posted: 10/30/2026


• Location: Gower Middle School


• Date Available: 07/01/2027

Job Title: Assistant Principal
Location: Gower Middle School
Pay Schedule/Range: $95,000 - $100,000 Annual Contract Commensurate with Experience (preferred)
Reports To: Principal of Gower Middle School

FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefits: Per Employment Contract
Work Year: 220 days
Start Date: July 1, 2027

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: Professional Educator's License (PEL) - General Administrator Endorsement

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: The Assistant Principal must be certified on the Growth Through Learning Teacher Evaluation Modules and fully licensed to serve in this administrative role

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY: The Assistant Principal's primary responsibility is to support the Principal in the improvement of elementary education instruction and ensuring a well-organized and high-functioning school for students in 5th - 8th grade. An effective Assistant Principal provides leadership, management and supervisory skills that promote learning and ongoing development for each student, while maintaining a high level of communication with all stakeholders. They are stewards for learning - student learning, staff learning, and parent learning. They work directly with the Principal to provide a clear vision, inspiration, energy and insight for all stakeholders in a welcoming, supportive, and high functioning school community. They are focused on building and sustaining a collaborative and professional work environment. They are knowledgeable and able to promote best practice, are catalysts of learning, and advocates of individual student growth and development with a whole child approach to learning. They are attentive to data driven decision-making, the change process, accountability, conflict resolution, team building through relationships, and a well-organized school. They have a set of beliefs and a skill set that guides the school in day-to-day operations to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students, staff, and families. The Assistant Principal is instrumental in the orchestration of a complex, dynamic, and collaborative learning community each and every day where students and student learning are always the central focus. The vast majority of the Assistant Principal's time will be spent on improving curriculum, instruction, assessments and student learning and supporting annual school and district performance goals while maintaining a supportive environment for students.