Elementary School Principal (FY27/28)

Elementary School; Grant Park (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Grant Park Elementary School in Grant Park, IL seeks an energetic principal to lead instructional strategy, operations, and community engagement. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Superintendent, administrative team, staff and families to ensure a safe, welcoming, high-performing learning environment.

The role emphasizes student-centered leadership, data-informed decision making, and promoting professional growth among faculty while maintaining high expectations for students and

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide strong instructional leadership focused on student growth and high-quality teaching and learning.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, staff, families, and the community.
• Establish a positive, inclusive, student-centered school culture.
• Coach and evaluate faculty while promoting professional growth and collaboration.
• Use student achievement data to guide instructional decisions and school improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Relationship-building

Formation

Master degree

Description du poste

Grant Park Elementary School Principal (FY27/28)

Grant Park Elementary School - Grant Park, Illinois

Job Description

Grant Park Community Unit School District #6 is seeking an energetic, student-centered, and collaborative educational leader to serve as Principal of Grant Park Elementary School.

We are looking for a leader who believes deeply in students, values relationships, supports and develops staff, and brings a positive and visible presence to our school community. The successful candidate will embrace The GP Way—leading with purpose, professionalism, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to doing what is best for students.

The Elementary Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of Grant Park Elementary School and works collaboratively with the Superintendent, administrative team, faculty, staff, families, and community to promote a safe, welcoming, and high‑performing learning environment.

The principal will be expected to:

• Provide strong instructional leadership focused on student growth, achievement, and high-quality teaching and learning.
• Build meaningful relationships with scholars, staff, families, and the Grant Park community.
• Establish a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school culture.
• Support, coach, and evaluate faculty and staff while promoting professional growth and collaboration.
• Use student achievement and other relevant data to guide instructional decisions and school improvement efforts.
• Maintain high expectations while recognizing and celebrating the successes of students and staff.
• Ensure effective implementation of curriculum, interventions, special education services, and student supports.
• Promote consistent, fair, and restorative approaches to student behavior and discipline.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the school day and at school and community events.
• Collaborate as a member of the District administrative team to advance District goals and initiatives.
• Communicate openly, professionally, and consistently with staff, families, and the community.
• Oversee building operations, scheduling, transportation, safety, budgeting, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Model integrity, enthusiasm, compassion, and a genuine commitment to children.

Job Details

Job ID:
Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2027

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Job Requirements

• At least 4 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sean McNichols , Superintendent
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]