Elementary Assistant Principal

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 70,815 - 86,552; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium is seeking an Assistant Principal to positively transform learning outcomes for students. This position offers an entry-level base salary of $78,684 plus comprehensive benefits, including full Board-paid health insurance. Candidates with teaching and administrative experience will receive additional compensation based on their background.

Located near Chicago, this role serves over 10,000 students and emphasizes educational equity. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials promptly to secure consideration for interviews, as this is a 12-month position.

Qualifications

• Completion of State-approved prequalification modules to serve as a Teacher Evaluator.
• Prior teaching and/or administrative experience at the assigned level.
• Alternative qualifications acceptable by the Board of Education.

Job description

Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal

Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Date Available: 07/27/2026

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Completion of State-approved prequalification modules to serve as a Teacher Evaluator prior to start date
• Prior teaching and/or administrative experience at the level to be assigned
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Compensation

• The entry-level base salary for this position in the upcoming school year is $78,684, plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid TRS contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered to candidates based on their number of years of successful teaching and administrative experience. A copy of the Administrative Salaries & Fringe Benefits document is attached. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits should be directed to the Human Resources Office.

Application Deadline

• Interviews will be conducted as soon as a suitable pool of candidates is found. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials as soon as possible.
• This is a 12-month position.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at [e-mail]. Please include your résumé.