Duties
Primarily responsible for the implementation of curriculum and instruction within the building. Responsible for the supervision of early childhood students while providing leadership to staff in establishing a vision toward a quality learning environment, and to manage building operations.
1. Provide instructional leadership for staff development and evaluation, curriculum review, planning and evaluation, and instructional methods.
2. Counsel staff, students and parents. Respond to issues, concerns and problems providing guidance on school policy, mediating and resolving conflict, and developing and implementing interventions as needed.
3. Maintain regular communication with parents, students and staff.
4. Chair planning meetings with students, parents and teachers to set Individual Educational Plans.
5. Implement programs for special education based on Individual Education Plans and integrate into the classroom.
6. Coordinate student transportation, resolving problems and communicating with parents and transportation provider.
7. Review, interpret and synthesize assessment and research data to design and plan school improvements.
8. Build consensus amongst staff in regards to curriculum, District initiatives and school climate issues.
9. Develop building crisis plan in accordance with District policies.
10. Prepare budget, allocating funds and monitoring and approving expenses.
11. Review, verify and approve data for state and federal reporting.
12. Participate in various District-wide committees, administrative meetings, or initiatives representing the Preschool and implementing action plans.
.Responsible for managing all school employees. Hire and train employees, assign, review and check work, eliminate ordinary difficulties, enforce organizational policies, establish performance standards, and evaluate employee performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualified candidate must have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrative or Principal endorsement. Knowledge of early childhood school level management is necessary. Master's degree in Education including coursework in Education required. Four to five years of teaching and/or administrative experience is preferred
Salary/Benefits
Starting rate of pay is $129,624-$179,630
Benefit information can be found here: Administrative Benefit Package
How to Apply
Apply directly on our website: https://www.ipsd.org