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Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
4/20/2026
Location:
Eisenhower High School
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
until filled
320.26C
SALARY EXPECTATION: $94,299-120,922
TITLE: High School Small Learning Community Assistant Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree
2. Illinois State Administrative Certificate
3. Three years of successful teaching, administrative, or supervisory experience
4. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

a. Ability to exert strong leadership in the handling of students and student-related issues such as, but not limited to, discipline and attendance
b. Knowledge of sound secondary education programs
c. Thorough knowledge of adolescent counseling, guidance, and psychology, and the ability to translate same into sound practice
d. Ability to make firm decisions in the areas of responsibility
e. Ability to function effectively as a member of the high school administrative team
f. Ability to communicate effectively
REPORTS TO:
High School Principal
IS A MEMBER OF:
The school's administrative cabinet
MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH:

1. High School Assistant Principal
2. Department Chairmen
3. Parents
4. Teachers
5. School nurse
6. Attendance Officer
7. Task Force Committees as directed
8. Police Liaison Officer
9. Parole and Probation Officers
10. Community Agencies

JOB GOAL: To provide small learning community leadership, to help students resolve such nonacademic problems as may interfere with their getting the greatest educational benefit from the school's educational opportunities, and to help students achieve the fullest benefits from the school's non-academic programs, services, and offerings.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

1. Helps maintain a healthy educational climate, together with good student discipline.
2. Assumes leadership responsibilities for the "school within the school"
3. Administers Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school building level.
4. Assists in the supervision, direction, and evaluation of the high school staff, as directed by the Principal
5. Processes attendance and discipline issues.
6. Reports on the status of school programs and activities, as directed by the Principal.
7. Serves as a resource person in counseling staff members regarding schedules.
8. Attends and chaperones school activities, as directed by the Principal.
9. Assists the 12-month Assistant Principal in adjusting student schedules and elections.
10. Assists with student supervision.
11. Assists students with their academic, personal, and social problems.
12. Assists in the supervision of the detention room.
13. Assumes the duties of the Principal in the absence of the Principal and the 12-month Assistant Principal, as directed by the Principal
14. Assists and substitutes for the school nurse as needed.
15. Assists with public relations for the building.
16. Provides for adequate supervision for field trips and other educational activities away from the school.
17. Assists in the supervision of students during passing periods.
18. Other job-related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary is based upon the salary schedule established by the Board.
52 Weeks
GRADE LEVEL:
13
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move about the building. The employee may be required to physically restrain and control students. Employee must pass pre-employment Drug Screening (Federal Law).
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff and occasionally with the public and must be able to exchange accurate information. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students and staff.
Administrator Handbook can be found HERE
Benefits can be found HERE
Salary is attached above.
Attachment(s):

• Asst Principal High School.docx
• High School Assistant Principal - Admin Salary Schedule.pdf