Principal - Junior High

Duties Responsibilities Instructional Leadership * Assumes responsibility and instructional leadership for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program * Communicates with students, teachers, parents and community members using a variety of mediums including technology * Partners with teachers to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and individual teacher performance * Coordinates and promotes professional growth plans and opportunities for faculty and staff * Coordinates New Teacher Induction and ongoing staff development program * Establishes a professional development plan for all building level administrators with on-going dialogue, reflection, and evaluation * Provides leadership and oversight for the instructional, co-curricular and extracurricular programs * Responsible for horizontal and vertical articulation and curricular alignment * Works with teachers and parents to implement student interventions that differentiate instruction based on student need * Reviews curriculum development proposals Oversees assessment program * Establishes, monitors, and evaluates school improvement goals as documented in the annual School Improvement Plan * Uses data to make decisions about curriculum, assessment, instruction and all school improvement efforts * Establishes a culture of mutual respect and excellence through dialogue and relationships with staff, students, central office administrators, and community members * Develops, monitors, and evaluates programs to enhance positive school culture and climate * Responsible for staffing, enrollment, and budget decisions involving master schedule development * Coordinates selection of all certified and classified staff Management * Develops Building Master Schedule and Staff Supervision Schedule * Develops and monitors overall school and departmental budgets * Ultimately responsible for building operations and maintenance * Interprets Board of Education and central office policies and procedures * Maintains student handbook and building procedures * Responsible for student management, attendance and discipline * Oversees the inventory, purchase, and organization of textbooks and supplies * Oversees vendor and service contracts * Coordinates building level crisis plan * Supervises school activities and events Qualifications Qualifications / Experience * ISBE Principal or General Administration License required.

* ISBE Evaluator training (educator and principal) * Master's degrees from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.

* Extensive successful teaching experience at the Junior High School level, and preferably in more than one subject area or grade level.

* Successful administrative experience at the Junior High School level preferred.

Salary/Benefits Supervisor: Superintendent Salary/Benefits: $120,000 plus 100% TRS and Board-paid benefits Work Year: Beginning July 1, 2025 - 12 Months with 15 sick days, 3 personal days, 20 vacation days, and paid holidays Additional Notes Applications will be screened as submitted, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly (tentative interview dates April 30 or May 2) How to Apply Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically.

Hard-copy materials are not accepted.

The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page Email Address School District Orland School District 135 Position Website ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link Illinois Report Card Job Posting Date 4/21/2025 Start Date 7/1/2025