Duties
Cass School District 63 is seeking a full-time assistant principal at Concord Elementary School beginning with the 2025-26 school year. This is an incredible opportunity in a small and excellent school district in the western suburbs of Chicago. The assistant principal will work as part of a small but dynamic district leadership team and assist the principal in the overall leadership and management functions of the school.
Additionally, the assistant principal will uphold school, district, and Board of Education policies and procedures and perform job duties and functions in the areas of student and school safety, communications, students services and multi-tiered systems of support, supervision and discipline of students, and supervision and evaluation of staff. The assistant principal will also contribute to a highly effective building culture and climate, foster and welcome positive parental involvement, actively participate as a visible leader in school and student activities, and take an active role in day-to-day leadership of an exemplary elementary school with just under 500 students.
Qualifications
In addition to being a child-centered leader who works well as part of a dynamic team and staff and who believes in educational excellence for all students regardless of their backgrounds, the successful candidate must be a person of the highest professional character and personal integrity.
The candidate must also possess a relevant Master's Degree from an accredited college or university and hold a Professional Educator's License with a General Administrative or Principal Endorsement, or be eligible for the endorsement at the time of application. Professional experience with children at the elementary (PreK - 4) level is strongly preferred, and successful leadership and/or relevant administrative experience is also preferred, but not required.
Salary/Benefits
This is a 12 month position and a regionally competitive salary and benefit package will be offered to the successful candidate. Final salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Additional Notes
Prior to screening for applicants and in addition to both the requirements and preferences for candidates as outlined above, Cass School District 63 is seeking input from the faculty and staff to assist in developing the ideal candidate profile, experience, skills, and qualifications for the position.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a formal letter of application, current resume, copies of transcripts, copies of license(s), a current list of references, and three letters of recommendation through the online application process. Please direct any specific questions to Superintendent Mark R. Cross at mcross@cassd63.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cass School District 63 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cass School District 63 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-licensed employees. Any individual needing assistance in submitting an application for any opening should contact the District Office.