Principal

Rock Falls THSD 301; Rock Falls (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Falls Township High School District 301 seeks an experienced, student-centered educational leader to serve as Principal of RFHS, beginning July 1, 2027. The principal will be highly visible, foster collaboration, and drive a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

The role emphasizes expanding college and career pathways, internships, and work-based learning, while building partnerships with local businesses, colleges, and regional partners to connect classroom

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for the Illinois Professional Educator License with the administrative endorsement required for the principalship.
• Possess a master's degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrate successful educational leadership experience
• Have a strong understanding of curriculum, instruction, assessment, student services, school improvement, and personnel leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership and drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and the community.
• Expand college and career pathway experiences, work-based learning, and internships for all students.
• Establish partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, colleges, and regional partners.
• Be highly visible, accessible, and foster collaboration among administrators, teachers, and families.

Skills

Student-centered leadership

Instructional leadership

Community partnership development

Data-driven decision making

Communication & collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Administrative license (IL)

Educational leadership experience

Job description

Rock Falls Township High School District 301 is seeking an experienced, student-centered, and collaborative educational leader to serve as the next Principal of Rock Falls Township High School (RFHS) beginning July 1, 2027.

The District is seeking a leader who will build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and the community while providing clear and effective leadership in the areas of teaching and learning, school culture, student achievement, and continuous improvement.

The District is also seeking a principal who has a strong desire to expand college and career pathway experiences, work-based learning, and internship opportunities for all students. The successful candidate should be willing to build partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, postsecondary institutions, and regional partners to create meaningful experiences that help students connect classroom learning to future careers.

The successful candidate will be highly visible and accessible, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, and possess the ability to bring people together around a shared commitment to the success of all students.

Desired Leadership Qualities

The next Principal of RFHS should demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to students and student success
• Effective instructional leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement
• A desire to expand career pathways, internships, work-based learning, and real-world learning opportunities for all students
• The ability to develop partnerships with businesses, community organizations, colleges, career and technical education partners, and other regional organizations
• The ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with students, staff, families, and the community
• A visible, approachable, and engaged leadership styleStrong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to establish high expectations while supporting students and staff
• Experience building and maintaining a positive school culture and climate
• Sound judgment and the ability to navigate difficult conversations and make thoughtful decisions
• A commitment to academic achievement, college and career readiness, extracurricular opportunities, and the development of the whole student
• The ability to use data to identify needs, establish priorities, and monitor progress
• A collaborative approach to working with the Superintendent, administrative team, faculty, staff, and community partners
• Integrity, professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to doing what is best for students

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold or be eligible for the appropriate Illinois Professional Educator License with the administrative endorsement required for the principalship
• Possess a master's degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrate successful educational leadership experience
• Have a strong understanding of curriculum, instruction, assessment, student services, school improvement, and personnel leadership