Harrison School Principal

2 weeks ago

Wonder Lake, IL, United States The McHenry County ROE Application Consortium Full time
Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
11/18/2025

Location:
Harrison School

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
01/05/2026

District:
Harrison School District #36
JOB DESCRIPTION - Principal
Harrison School District #36 - Harrison School
Please click here to view our Principal Profile Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the building level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all building activities.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in educational administration

Illinois Type 75 or equivalent Professional Educator License (PEL)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  • Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
  • Ability to manage budget and personnel
  • Ability to coordinate building functions
  • Ability to implement policy and procedures
  • Ability to interpret and analyze data
  • Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
  • Experience as a building administrator preferred or experience in instructional leadership roles
  • Minimum of five years of teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Instructional Management
  • Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
  • Regularly consult the continuous improvement committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
School or Organization Morale
  • Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
  • Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
  • Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
  • Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
  • Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
School or Organization Improvement
  • Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
  • Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to promote school improvement.
  • Develop and set annual building performance goals.
  • Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show building progress on performance goals.
Personnel Management
  • Interview, recommend and orient new staff.
  • Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
  • Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff as directed by state statute.
  • Make recommendations to the superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees.
  • Work with district-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
  • Confer with staff regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
  • Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
  • Consult with the superintendent regarding the budget based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control.
  • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
  • Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
Student Management
  • Work with staff and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
  • Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the student handbook.
  • Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Professional Growth and Development
  • Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
  • Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all staff.
School or Community Relations
  • Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
  • Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
  • Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned including teacher(s), certified staff members, paraprofessionals, and clerical support staff.
Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  • Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

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