Associate Principal of Middle Schools

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:

3/5/2025

Location:

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

Date Available:

SY25-26

Associate Principal of Middle Schools

Revised: February, 2025

Perm/contract:

SY25-26

Department:

Core Instruction

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Reports to:

Buliding Principal

Primary Reporting Location:

Brooks Middle School

Level:

Middle School- Grades 6-8

Compensation:

$101,000-$120,000

Date Available:

SY26

Bargaining Unit & Classification:

OPTA & Certified

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Individual & School Oversight

Benefits:

Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available

Leaves - paid sick, personal, and vacation days provided

Retirement - TRS Board Contribution available

Portrait of a District 97 Leader:

Champions the vision of the school district

Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset

Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility

Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success

Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals

Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work

Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community

Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality

Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles

Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth

Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity

Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations About This Role

The MS Associate Principal oversees middle school operations, focusing on improving learning experiences and academic achievement. They support the principal in daily tasks, scheduling, and summer academic planning. Additionally, they coach and develop teachers to enhance core instruction and ensure equitable access to programming. Serving as an instructional leader, they integrate curriculum delivery and social/emotional support. They play a vital role in school transformation, engaging students, staff, and the community, with a focus on equitable curriculum delivery. They facilitate smooth transitions for 5th and 8th-grade students and families. They play a vital role in supporting student supervision and conduct.

The Middle School Associate Principal will incorporate the Illinois Performance Standards for School Leaders to effectively guide professional practice to ensure a positive learning environment for all students and staff as well as facilitating meaningful collaboration with families and community partners.

The MS Associate Principal will assist and support in attracting, developing and retaining highly effective talent that can ensure universal student success and support of the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Role Responsibilities:

Collaborates with Middle School Administrators and building staff to create a cohesive and seamless educational journey for all students.

Collaborates with Middle School Administrators in the seamless integration of the arts into the daily instructional opportunities for all students.

Collaborates with Middle School Administrators in the implementation and use of the Illinois Performance Standards for School Leaders.

Collaborates with Middle School Administrators and building staff in the operational alignment of district safety and restorative practices personnel.

Assists in the development of effective tools for assessing school-based team leadership capacity and providing differentiated supports that result in improved performance.

Assists Middle School Administrators in the development of a process to strengthen family participation and engagement that ultimately will improve family access to vital information, resources and support.

Assists Middle School Administrators and central office departments in the development of a system to effectively allocate instructional supports and content.

Collaborates with school leadership to design and lead professional development sessions for school leaders.

Assists in the facilitation of the creation of professional learning communities enabling best practice, sharing, and collaboration among school leaders.

Monitors school progress through feedback from students, parents, staff, directors, superintendent, and the Board of Education.

Assists in the development of long and short-term plans/programs and strategies to improve student achievement.

Assists in the management and oversight of extracurricular programs.

Serves on committees and participates in projects at the request of the Superintendent. Content Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of Illinois School Code with regard to Principal evaluation.

Knowledge of PERA

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing

administration of personnel in the public school setting.

Knowledge of laws and legal standards pertaining to employee relations and human resource management.

Knowledge of teacher evaluation practices. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS and/or EXPERIENCE

Appropriate Illinois Administrative Licensure Professional Educator License (PEL) with a principal or general administrative endorsement.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Education or a related field. Curriculum and Instruction emphasis preferred.

5 + years of classroom teaching experience at the middle school level.

Successfully completed all PERA module designations required to evaluate teachers

Readiness and eagerness to be available to support the district beyond the regular work day as needed

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the performance of light work-which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.