Adventures in Learning Principal K-4

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
9/14/2024

Location:
Summer Program

Date Available:
07/01/2024

Closing Date:
09/30/2024The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 seeks an Adventures In Learning Principal K-4, effective November, 2024 through July, 2025.

Reports To: District Administration
Supervises: Adventures in Learning Staff (Certified and classified)
Department: District
Classification: Administrator
Work Year: November-July
FLSA Status: Exempt
Evaluation: TBD

Qualifications: Appropriate State of Illinois Administrative License
Master's Degree or the equivalent in education administration
Successful teaching experience

Purpose: To coordinate, supervise and provide leadership to the District Adventures in Learning Program

Description: Adventures in Learning Principal will oversee the following programs:

AIL: Discover Program:

• This program includes academic/enrichment offerings submitted by teaching personnel for students entering kindergarten-8th grades.

AIL: Extended School Year :

• This program is focused on providing additional support and instruction to help students succeed. Applicants must be certified in their specific content areas/have their LBS1 to ensure the highest quality of education and intervention.

AIL- Academic Intervention:

• Students who qualify for math and/or reading intervention following winter benchmarking will be invited to continue receiving intervention during the summer. Applicants who are currently serving or have served as interventionists and those with a Reading Specialist certification preferred.

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and supports participating students and staff
• Manages day-to-day operations throughout the duration of the program
• Generates student schedules, including class and room assignments
• Plans and facilitates staff meetings; supports staff preparedness
• Coordinates parent communication and events
• Secures and supervises substitute teachers
• Coordinates transportation needs, including drop off and pick up procedures
• Coordinates inter-departmental needs (ie. Maintenance/Custodial, Technology, Marketing/Communications)
• Promotes program opportunities within the community
• Partners with District Program Leaders to support the development and implementation of a successful summer program
• Completes other duties, as assigned

PERFORMANCE QUALITIES:

• Demonstrates a student-centered approach
• Builds and sustains relationships, engages in critical conversations, and maintains a positive attitude
• Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
• Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Effectively uses technology tools for teaching, learning, and communication
• Keeps current with trends in educational research and best practices

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.

Other:

The employee shall follow all School Board Policies

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee's supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that the requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the District.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The District maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Compensation of TBD will be paid to the AIL principal upon completion of the yearly program and reviewed annually by the School Board.