Temporary Assistant Principal

Chicago Public Schools

United States

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Parental leave

Short-term disability

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks an Assistant Principal to lead the school in the principal's absence and to support educational, administrative, and counseling activities. The role involves coordinating SIPAAA efforts, budgeting, overseeing student programs, and guiding staff and students toward academic achievement.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and a Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate, with strong interpersonal and supervisory abilities and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Knowledge of elementary and secondary education, CPS rules, and budgeting methods.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing SIPAAA and school improvement initiatives.
Participate in local school budget development and monitoring.
Plan and supervise student activity programs and events.
Provide guidance to students on personal, educational, and vocational goals.
Recommend disciplinary actions in accordance with codes.
Meet with parents/guardians to review student progress.
Supervise lunchrooms, corridors, and playgrounds and support staff supervision.
Assist in interviewing and recommending teachers and career service candidates.
Oversee substitutes and student teachers at the school.
Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and the community about policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Oral and written communication

Team leadership

Disciplinary action handling

Education

Master's degree

Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate

Job description

CLASS TITLE : Assistant Principal

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS : Under the direction of the school principal, takes charge of the school in the absence of the school principal, and assists in the direction and coordination of educational, administrative, supervisory, and counseling activities at school, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Assists in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA)
participates in the development and monitoring of the local school budget
plans and supervises student activity programs
provides individual and group guidance to students for personal problems, and educational and vocational objectives
takes or recommends disciplinary action for students or employees in violation of established discipline codes
meets with parents and guardians to review student progress or problems
supervises students at assemblies and social and athletic events
directs and coordinates teacher supervision of lunchrooms, corridors, and playgrounds
observes teachers' and career service personnel's performance and provides recommendations regarding performance to the school principal
assists principal in interviewing and recommending teacher and career service candidates for employment
assists in supervising student teachers assigned at the school
assists in making arrangements for and overseeing substitute teachers at the school
responds to inquiries and complaints from students, parents and guardians, local school council members, and the general public concerning school operating policies and procedures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS :

May teach courses, may organize and conduct in-service teacher and career service training at the school, may accompany students on field trips
may sponsor clubs, activities, and athletics

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Training and Experience . Must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Certificate Requirement . Must possess a valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill . Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of elementary and secondary education, thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Chicago Public Schools, good knowledge of school budgeting methods and procedures.

Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and career service staff, parents and guardians, volunteers, local school council members, and community organizations.

Excellent interpersonal skills, good supervisory skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements . Light work: Exerting up twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; frequent use of near visual acuity and occasional use of far visual acuity.

Benefits :

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs: