Associate Principal for Student and Family Services

Maine Township High School District 207; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Township High School District 207 seeks an Associate Principal for Student and Family Services to lead and strengthen student support and family engagement at Maine South High School. The role emphasizes division leadership, crisis prevention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or higher with a Principal license and complete teacher evaluation training by June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher is required.
• Principal license and completion of teacher evaluation training.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in student services and family supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality leadership to coordinate and improve student and family support services.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in crisis prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery.
• Supervise and evaluate Assistant Principals for Student Supports, Nurses, and support staff in Student & Family Services.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis prevention

Education

Master's degree or higher

Principal license

Job description

Associate Principal for Student and Family Services JobID: 2298

• Position Type: Administration/ Associate Principal for Student & Family Services
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location: Maine South High School
• Closing Date: 11/20/2026

Candidates shall possess a Master's degree or higher and have the required certification at the time of application or present evidence that the certification will be completed on or b efore June 30, 2027. Such certification must include a Principal's license and successful completion of teacher evaluation training.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high-quality leadership to coordinate and improve the support services provided to students and families
• Provide building leadership within a multidisciplinary team that engages in crisis prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery
• Supervise and evaluate the activities of the Assistant Principals for Student Supports, Nurses, and specific support personnel in the Department of Student & Family Services
• Oversee supervision and evaluation of assistant principals, school counselors, social workers, and psychologists
• Provide leadership, knowledge, and expertise in designing and implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports with the building and District leadership teams
• Provide supervision and leadership to staff in College and Careers Resource Center (Post-secondary Counselor)
• Ensure consistent implementation of behavior policies, procedures, and protection of student rights
• Provide vision and leadership to problem-solving teams and lead building referral
• Directs the orientation and matriculation of students who are entering and leaving high school
• Implements the course selection process and development of programming for academic counseling, career advisement, and post-secondary planning
• Coordinates the registration process, verification of residency and guardianship, and supports for students identified under McKinney-Vento
• Oversee the implementation of entitlements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation act
• Supervise and act as custodian of student records
• Lead and serve on the building administration's leadership team to provide knowledge and expertise relative to school initiatives
• Perform all other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Principal

EMPLOYMENT

This is a 12-month position with an annual base salary range of $160,000 - $175,000 (this amount does not reflect the Board-paid TRS) based on qualifications, training, and experience. The fringe benefits package is comprehensive and highly competitive with those offered by high school districts in the suburban area.