Assistant Principal: Early Childhood Programming Full Time NEW

• 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

Anticipated salary range: $75,000 – $90,000 annually. Final offer based on verified experience, education, and internal equity. Exceptional qualifications may warrant an offer above $80,000 with additional approvals.