<p>Duties</p> <p>For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please see the job description linked here.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>The successful candidate will possess:</p> <ul> <li>successful classroom teaching and administrative experience </li><li>a commitment to success for all students </li><li>aptitude for working with middle level learners, their parents and staff </li><li>excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative leadership skills </li><li>an understanding of school improvement processes that increase student achievement </li><li>knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices and assessment </li><li>the capability to collaborate with staff to create a positive and supportive school culture built on a foundation of trust </li><li>strong team-building skills </li><li>experience supporting professional development and growth </li><li>experience working with budget development and long-range planning </li><li>knowledge of special education and the developmentally appropriate continuum of services for middle school students </li><li>the ability to successfully engage the staff, parents and community in the life of the school </li><li>strong organizational and problem-solving skills </li><li>the ability to foster a caring and respectful learning environment </li><li>an understanding of how effective leadership can improve instruction and student learning </li><li>evidence of effective, collaborative relationships with staff, parents, students and community </li><li>a solid understanding of the effective use of feedback within the supervision and evaluation process for staff </li></ul> <p>The principal will be responsible for staff evaluations, teacher coaching, professional development, school leadership, school improvement planning, resource allocation, supervision of extra-curricular events and activities, as well as coordinating staff and managing the school. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Superintendent and Board of Education as necessary. The candidate must be qualified for or hold a valid administrative license in the State of Illinois.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Complete the online application and submit the following required supplemental documents via the online application system: 1) a current resume; and 2) three current letters of recommendation that include the names, titles, e-mail addresses and home and office telephone numbers of the references.</p> <p>Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/SD113a/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration&AppliTrackJobId=2329&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1</p> <p>School District</p> <p>https://www.sd113a.org/</p> <p>Position Website</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/SD113a/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration&AppliTrackJobId=2329&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1</p> <p>City Website</p> <p>https://www.lemont.il.us/</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>Illinois Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>8/27/2025</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>7/1/2026</p>