Assistant Principals Administrative Assistant

Vernon Hills High School; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Hills High School in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking an Assistant Principals Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support for the Assistant Principal and others as needed. The role requires handling confidential information with discretion and supporting scheduling and communications.

Position details include a twelve-month calendar, standard hours from 7:30am to 4:00pm, and duties ranging from budget tracking to event coordination.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management are required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and maintaining the Assistant Principal’s calendar, appointments, meetings, conferences.
• Process purchase orders and reimbursements, track account budgets and payments for the Assistant Principal’s budget.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information at all times.
• Maintain security of confidential faculty and staff records.
• Prepare letters, memos, reports and other correspondence.
• Assist in coordination of school events.
• Assist students, parents, staff and visitors in the Learning Support Team.
• Screen telephone calls and visitors not requiring the assistant principal’s attention.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Google G-Suite

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Google G-Suite

Job description

Assistant Principals Administrative Assistant

Community High School District 128 Vernon Hills High School - Vernon Hills, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5967111
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 7, 2026

Job Description

Assistant Principals Administrative Assistant - VHHS

Overview: The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and clerical support for the Assistant Principal and others as needed/assigned.

Reports to: Associate Principal for Teaching and Learning or Assistant Principal for Operations

Employee Status: Educational Support Professional - Assistant Principal’s Admin Asst

ESP Bargaining Union

Calendar: Twelve-Month Employee, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation

Professional/Personal Characteristics:

• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Google G-Suite, office and phone equipment

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in scheduling and maintaining the Assistant Principal’s calendar, appointments, meetings, conferences
• Process purchase orders and reimbursements, track account budgets and payments pertinent to the Assistant Principal’s budget
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethical behavior regarding information about students and staff
• Maintain the security of all confidential faculty and staff records
• Prepare letters, memos, reports and other correspondence
• Assist in coordination of school events
• Assist students, parents, staff and visitors in the Learning Support Team
• Screen telephone calls and visitors which do not require the assistant principal’s attention
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s)

Application Process: Candidates will be selected by Administration based on above criteria

District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $23.32 to $23.32 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Support Staff > Clerical

Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required