Elementary Principal

Illinois Education Job Bank; Bethalto (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethalto Community Unit School District No. 8 seeks a district-level administrator responsible for the overall administration of the school, staffing, and district operations.

The ideal candidate holds an MS in school administration with a valid Professional Educator License (PEL) and Principal Endorsement, with four years of educational experience, and strong skills in communication, organization, and staff development. Regular hours and competitive salary with benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• MS in school administration with valid PEL and Principal Endorsement.
• Four years of experience in an educational setting, preferably teaching.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace for Education.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents and staff.
• Strong organizational, time management, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the school and oversee overall operations.
• Recruit, select, and orient new personnel.
• Coordinate substitute teachers and staffing schedules.
• Review student transcripts and registration processes.
• Facilitate communication among staff, students, parents and the community.
• Attend IEP meetings and coordinate 504 plans.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff; enforce student handbook policies.
• Lead district-level staff development and prepare required reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

MS in school administration + Principal Endorsement

Tools

Google Workspace for Education

Job description

• Responsible for the overall administration of the school.
• Recruits, selects, and orients all new personnel.
• Coordinates substitute teachers.
• Evaluates student transcripts.
• Assists in the registration and orientation of students.
• Participates in the school and district-based staff development programs.
• Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the school and addressing special issues as necessary.
• Facilitates communication between school staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Participates in district-level meetings, programs, and staff development planning activities.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned certified and non-certified staff members.
• Enforces student handbook and assigns consequences for handbook infractions.
• Assists the leads professional development for staff.
• Prepares reports for district or other personnel as needed.
• Supervises students and staff.
• Supervises and completes the scheduling of all teaching assistants.
• Supervises extracurricular events as necessary.
• Attends and facilitates IEP meetings as necessary.
• Coordinates building 504s.
• Oversees alternative education placements.
• Conducts Drug sweeps of the campus in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies.
• Works with School Resource Officer on criminal investigations involving students and supervises DCFS interviews involving students.
• Performs other such duties and assumes other such responsibilities as the Superintendent assigns.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a M.S. in school administration with a valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with the Principal Endorsement.
• Four years of previous experience in an educational setting, preferably in a teaching role.
• Knowledge of the Google Workspace for Education.
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted during work (students, parents, and staff).
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate to students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
• Strong organizational, time management, and conflict resolution skills are necessary.

Salary/Benefits

• $85,000 – 95,000 – Education and experience will determine the final salary (210 days/year)
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Notes

SCHEDULING

Regular working hours are 7:10 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule may vary based on school district needs.

It is possible that the filling of positions and/or transfers may create vacancies in other positions.

Bethalto Community Unit School District No. 8 complies with Title IX and does not discriminate based on sex in the education activities or employment practices utilized. Furthermore, the District complies with the Civil Rights Act which prohibits discrimination in employment practices because of race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. In addition, the district complies with L90-202 which prohibits discrimination based on age.