Associate Principal for Instruction

Position Type:
ADMINISTRATIVE - TRS position/Licensed

Date Posted:
1/24/2025

Location:
Wheeling High School

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
Until FilledWheeling High School is seeking exceptional candidates who are committed to helping all students in a culturally diverse environment maximize their learning while making progress towards achieving district goals. A strong academic background is essential with a readiness to teach advanced placement courses. We expect our candidates to be highly proficient leaders who will excel in facilitating interdisciplinary curricular connections building-wide. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively articulate the role of literacy within a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum.
Associate Principal for Instruction

Specific Duties:

• Collaborates with leadership team to ensure equity is infused in practice and remains at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities.
• Leads the school's effort to sustain and develop assessment literacy and equitable assessment practices among teaching staff.
• Works with the building and central office administration to achieve the district's instructional goals and operational priorities.
• Works collaboratively with the principal and associate principal on academic programs and course selection and offerings.
• Works collaboratively with the principal and other administrators to provide staff development opportunities for the entire staff.
• Assists principal and other administrators with the development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of curricular and instructional programs.
• Assists the principal and other administrators with supervision and evaluation of personnel.
• Makes recommendations for employment, granting of tenure, dismissing staff, sanctioning staff members, and retraining staff members as appropriate.
• Works with the appropriate central office administration personnel for Student Services, Teaching and Learning, Human Resources, Operations, Business Services, Technology, and Professional Learning as necessary.
• Works with the principal and other administrators to create and implement programs for the recognition of achievement of students, staff, and school.
• Works with the principal, associate principal, assistant principal, and appropriate personnel to develop and monitor the school's budget.
• Assists the appropriate staff in facilitating the standardized testing program in the school and ensures that accommodations are met.
• Ensures the maintenance and retention of all student records in accordance with district/state/federal policy.
• Works with the principal and other appropriate administrators to provide leadership and assistance for the building safety and crisis team.
• Works with the principal, associate principal, and division heads in preparing the master schedule.
• Works with building administrators to administer the building student-screening process and ensure students are being served academically, socially and emotionally.
• Works with the principal and other appropriate administrators in articulation with the sender school districts.
• Assists with the district summer school registration process and instructional program delivery process.
• Assists with supervision of evening and weekend school-related events.
• Assists in the administration of the school day and may be delegated to assume the duties of other administrators in their absence.
• In the absence of the principal, assumes the duty of the principal.
• Performs other tasks assigned by the principal.

Qualifications:

• Presently holds State of Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrator Endorsement or a Principal Endorsement;
• Previous building-level administrative experience preferred;
• Knowledge of and experience in staff supervision and evaluation.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 12 month assignment

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Competitive Compensation:

• Salary Range: Administrative Salary Grade Two - $148,168-$185,210 (to be adjusted for 2025-2026)
• High Salary Potential with annual increases
• Longevity bonus of 1% for those at the top of the salary range
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans tailored for you and your family
• Contribution to TRS (Teachers' Retirement System) for eligible employees
• 403(b) & 457(b) participation

Work-Life Balance:

• 20 vacation days annually (25 days after 20 years of service) and 15 paid holidays for eligible employees
• 14 sick days and 4 personal leave days each year
• Remote work options: Up to 10 days annually
• Employee Assistance Program

Professional Growth Opportunities:

• Tuition reimbursement for approved courses
• Mentorship and development programs designed to prepare you for career advancement
• $2,000 bonus for completing a pre-approved doctoral program

Incentives:

• Option to cash out up to 3 unused vacation days annually
• Paid bereavement leave and additional sick days (14/year)
• Cell phone stipends for 24/7 on-call positions

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: In addition to completing an online application, candidates are required to upload all of the following:

• A single page cover letter indicating interest in the position;
• A resume listing personal data, education, teaching, and administrative experience;
• Print out of IL State Board of Education ELIS Credentials screen (s);
• Transcript(s) [EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY]; and
• Three current letters of recommendation.

Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.

Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.

Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.

Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."