Elementary School Principal - 1.0 FTE

200-day position

The successful candidate will:

·          have experience as a school-based administrator, including evidence of leadership to improve instruction;

·          have at least three years teaching experience and a demonstrable record of transformational leadership, high student achievement and commitment to excellence;

·          have established a strong record of accomplishments as an instructional leader at the elementary level, outstanding interpersonal communication and collaboration skills; and the ability to involve all constituents in the process of continuous growth;

·          have proven experience with data-informed decision making, achievement gap initiates, school improvement plans, assessment, academic standards, and leading communities with a focus on student achievement;

·          consistently monitor student achievement progress, focusing on tangible improvements/results, and has successfully led the staff to do as well;

·          have a strong theoretical and practical understanding of a response-to-intervention framework of instructional services to meet the needs of all learners through evidence-based practices, regular progress monitoring, intervention planning, and professional development

·          supervise and evaluate faculty/staff with a strong understanding of what evidence-based instructional practice looks like in the classroom;

·          have a wide variety of skills and experiences to lead successfully in a shared decision-making culture;

·          provide leadership for cultural competency in the school community; native Spanish fluency preferred.

·          demonstrate the instructional and administrative capacity for the integration and uses of technology to improve teaching and learning;

·          be a team player, promoting district and school programs that enhance the effectiveness of the district's leadership team;

·          establish and maintain active relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community;  

·          engage in dialogue with other decision-makers to improve teaching and learning

Qualifications

·          Holds Illinois Administrative Endorsement Type 75

·          Native Spanish fluency (preferred)

·          Building-level administrative experience

·          Minimum of   3 years teaching experience

·          Evidence of consistent use of data to inform instructional decision making

·          Working knowledge of school improvement process

·          Collaborative and dynamic leadership style