Summer School Principal

Sylvania; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district is seeking a Summer School Administrator to manage summer school operations and supervise staff for the upcoming program. Responsibilities include directing daily operations, ensuring instructional materials are prepared, and acting as a liaison between parents and staff. Candidates must hold an Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License with a focus on student-centered leadership. The position offers up to 20 hours of preparatory work prior to the school session's start.

Qualifications

• Experience as a leader in a school environment is essential.
• Must have a student-centered philosophy.
• Ability to handle confidential information is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of the K-8 summer session.
• Manage daily staffing needs and support to staff.
• Ensure all materials and facilities are ready prior to session launch.

Skills

Leadership within a school setting

Empathy for parents and children

Timely and efficient task completion

Knowledge of Student Management Systems

Education

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (ISBE PEL)

Tools

Skyward

Job description

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Director of Curriculum

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Assistant Director of Curriculum, this position is responsible for supporting the organization of summer school set up and will be the core administrator for the day-to-day operations of the summer school program (approximately 150 students and 12-14 staff members).

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (ISBE PEL) with General Administrative or Principal endorsement required
2. Demonstrates successful experience as a leader within a school setting.
3. Student-centered philosophy with empathy for parents and children.
4. Demonstrates ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
5. Experience using Student Management Systems, Skyward preferred.
6. Understanding of confidentiality of sensitive or privileged information.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Program Leadership: Direct all aspects of the K-8 summer session, including the Summer School Institure day, daily operations, student attendance, and the implementation of STEAM and intervention curricula.
2. Staff Supervision: Manage all daily staffing needs, providing direct supervision and instructional support to teachers and support staff.
3. Operational Readiness: Coordinate with the Assistant Director and administrative staff to ensure all instructional materials and facilities are prepared prior to session launch.
4. Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, staff, and district leadership.
5. Instructional Oversight: Monitor classroom delivery to ensure high-quality instruction and adherence to summer learning goals.
6. Administrative Support: Execute additional leadership duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Curriculum to ensure program success.

PROGRAM DATES:

June 16, 2026 (mandatory SS Staff Meeting) plus 2 additional set up days TBD
June 22 - July 16, 2026 Actual Summer School Dates (total 16 days)
Staff Supervision total days: 19

WORK HOURS:

Student Hours: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Teaching Staff Hours: 8:00 am - 11:45 am
Up to 20 hours of scheduling/clerical work prior to the first day of student attendance

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
• Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; business math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copying, comparing, compiling and coordinating information and records.
• Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone

APPLY:

Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. Please be sure to include at least 3 active references for contact. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.