Assistant Principal

Role Overview

Instructional and Student Support

• Monitor student performance trends across academic areas, including Specialized Instruction and English Language Learning.
• Provide social-emotional resources to meet students’ needs.
• Oversee instructional coaches and support teacher improvement, instructional planning, delivery, assessment, data analysis, classroom management, and curriculum use.
• Help create and execute the instructional strategic plan and support a culture of excellence.
• Oversee performance improvement supports, review teacher evaluation evidence, conduct observations and meetings, and support the Principal’s evaluation responsibilities.
• Support staff selection, retention, dismissal or non-renewal, and personnel development with the Principal.
• Develop or lead in-service professional development as needed.

School Operations and Community

• Communicate with parents and caregivers, students, staff, and community members as appropriate.
• Oversee implementation of student and employee handbook standards, policies, and protocols.
• Coordinate school and community events, field trips, and facility use with departments.
• Use PowerSchool and CPS IMPACT to maintain records and compliance; oversee lunch program applications and student academic, attendance, fee, and health records, and conduct accuracy audits.
• Support the annual lottery, enrollment materials, student transfers, and efforts to maintain full enrollment.
• Work with school leadership to develop emergency plans and meet required drill requirements.
• Enforce visitor policies and maintain the school traffic plan with school leadership, security, and the office coordinator.
• Promote a positive, effective school climate and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or equivalent required.
• Valid Illinois Type 75 endorsement or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in education or a related field preferred.
• At least three years of teaching experience preferred.
• At least one year of school leadership or management experience preferred.
• Proven record of student academic progress under the candidate’s leadership.
• Passion for urban education and expertise in building a positive school culture.

Compensation

• Starting salary is $102,000; compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Full-time employees receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, 401(k), and Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund.

Working Conditions

• Most work is performed in a general school environment.
• The role requires extended and nontraditional hours and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.
• Classroom work includes standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and walking around the classroom for much of the day; lifting or pushing and pulling 15–20 pounds for short periods and using stairs are also required.