Assistant Principal: Grove Junior High

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:

4/21/2025

Location:

Grove Junior High School

Date Available:

07/21/2025

Successful candidate can and will:

* Align his/her leadership to D59's core purpose and 21st century practices through a deliberate one district approach to decision making, professional growth, and communication.

* Develop and/or enhance a culture of learning by serving as the chief learner in the building and displaying a willingness to learn with the learners.

* Build and/or improve capacity for thinking schools and classrooms by asking reflective questions and providing regular and relevant feedback to staff.

* Develop and/or augment a culture of trust and partnership by sharing the decision making process and relying on the feedback of staff and stakeholders to improve and align the learning system.

Required Qualifications:

* Must Have a Professional Educator License with a Principal or General Administrative Endorsement in the State of Illinois

* Advanced Degree from an Accredited College/University

* Minimum of 5 Years of Teaching Experience

* Previous Leadership/Coaching Experience Involving Working With Teachers and Staff

* Ability to Project Positive Images to Students, Staff Members, Parents, the Board of Education, and Community Members

* Oral and Written Fluency in Both Spanish and English Languages Preferred

* Experience with Special Education Programming Preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in Implementing the Common Core State Standards and 21st Century Learning Skills

* Demonstrates a Record of Dynamic Leadership That Includes Partnering with Staff and Parents

* Experience Working With Students Identified as Needing Special Education Services

* Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills With Students, Staff and Parents

* Must be an Independent, Innovative Administrator as Well as Have the Ability to be Part of an Effective Leadership Team

* Strong Commitment to Student Learning, Continuous Improvement and Data-Based Decision Making

* Experience Working With a Diverse Population and Programming a Plus

Compensation:

* Base salary beginning at $82,500. Experience will be considered.

See attached job description for additional information.

Attachment(s):

Administrative_ Assistant Principal.pdf