Principal

**Principal**

**Qualifications**:The primary function of the Principal is to supervise the operation of Fairmont Grade School as the Board shall determine necessary. _Bilingual in Spanish preferred. _

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:Minimum requirements include a master’s degree with certification / licensure in administration. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in administrative practices and procedures. Commitment to a continuous staff development program and a working knowledge of school codes and law as well as age appropriate student needs. Confidentiality is important. Be part of the district team.

**Reports To**:Superintendent

**Supervises**:This position exercises supervisory responsibilities for staff, coaches and support staff.

**Performance Responsibilities: I**nclude the following with other duties may be assigned.
- 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 Mentoring 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 extra-curricular 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 (i.e. MAP, IAR ACCESS, ISA, etc.)
- 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, district 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 - In coordination with additional school and district administration**
- 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

**Physical Requirements**: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. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; and talk or hear.

**Terms of Employment**:

- Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan.
- Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the Fairmont School District 89 Board of Education.

**Evaluation**:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Fairmont School District 89 Board of Education policy on evaluation of personnel.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lockport, IL 60441: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Administrative experience is highly preferred
- Teaching: 2 years minimum requirement

Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement

Grade levels:

- Elementary school
- Middle school

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Public school

**Education**:

- Master's (required)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person