<p>Duties</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Instructional Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Support high-quality curriculum implementation aligned with District priorities </li><li>Use student data to drive instructional improvement and inform decision-making </li><li>Lead and support professional learning, coaching, and staff evaluation </li><li>Contribute to the development and monitoring of the Strategic Change Agenda </li><li>Foster innovative, student-centered learning environments </li></ul> <p>Student Services & Special Education Oversight</p> <ul> <li>Serve as the building Section 504 Coordinator </li><li>Collaborate with case managers to ensure timely and compliant IEP and evaluation processes </li><li>Monitor special education programming to ensure effective service delivery </li><li>Participate in IEP meetings and serve as LEA representative as assigned </li><li>Ensure Child Find procedures and mandated timelines are met </li><li>Provide staff training related to special education, 504, and inclusive practices </li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations </li></ul> <p>School Climate & Culture</p> <ul> <li>Promote a positive, inclusive, and equitable school environment </li><li>Support student behavior systems and restorative practices </li><li>Strengthen student engagement and belonging </li><li>Build meaningful partnerships with families and community members </li><li>Ensure consistent communication with staff and families </li></ul> <p>Operations & Organizational Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Assist in developing and managing the school budget </li><li>Support hiring, onboarding, supervision, and professional growth of staff </li><li>Ensure adherence to Board policy, negotiated agreements, and legal requirements </li><li>Oversee school safety procedures and emergency preparedness </li><li>Coordinate building-level committees and initiatives </li><li>Support supervision of extracurricular and student activities </li></ul> <p>Communication & Collaboration</p> <ul> <li>Maintain timely and professional communication with students, staff, and families </li><li>Serve as a visible and approachable leader within the school community </li><li>Participate in District leadership meetings and professional development </li><li>Contribute to district-wide initiatives and strategic planning efforts </li></ul> <p>Core Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Strong instructional leadership and commitment to student growth </li><li>Knowledge of elementary curriculum and best practices </li><li>Understanding of special education law and Section 504 regulations </li><li>Ability to analyze data and implement improvement strategies </li><li>Effective communicator and collaborative team member </li><li>Sound judgment and professionalism </li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic school environment </li><li>Commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Illinois Professional Educator License with Principal or General Administrative endorsement </li><li>Master's degree in Education </li><li>Successful teaching and/or certified educational experience </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Prior elementary leadership experience </li><li>Experience with special education compliance and 504 oversight </li><li>Experience leading professional learning or instructional coaching </li></ul> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>The Associate Principal position includes a competitive salary range of $104,000 - $110,000 and a comprehensive benefits package comprised of 25 vacation days, 15 sick days, 3 personal days, and 5 bereavement days.</p> <p>Additional Notes</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <ul> <li>Regular standing, walking, speaking, and hearing </li><li>Frequent use of technology and office equipment </li><li>Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds </li><li>Ability to respond to emergencies and attend evening events as required </li><li>Frequent movement throughout the school building and grounds </li></ul> <p>Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/nssd112/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration</p> <p>School District</p> <p>https://www.nssd112.org/</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>District Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>2/20/2026</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>3/13/2026</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>7/1/2026</p>