Assistant Principal
Apply NowCompany: Palos School District 118
Location: Palos Hills, IL 60465
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
3/17/2025
Location:
Palos South Middle School
Date Available:
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
Open until filled.
Assistant Principal
Palos South Middle School
About Palos South Middle School:
Palos South Middle School is a high-achieving, award-winning school committed to fostering academic excellence, student growth, and a positive school culture. We pride ourselves on our dedicated staff, supportive community, and strong tradition of educational success.
Position Overview:
Palos South Middle School is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting students, staff, and families while promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment. This individual will assist the principal in all aspects of school administration, including student behavior management, instructional leadership, staff support, and school operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Requirements:
Terms of Employment and Compensation:
12-month position with flexible remote work during school breaks. Minimum salary of $85,000 (negotiable with experience). Board paid TRS, health, vision, dental, and life insurance. 12 sick leave, 3 personal and 20 vacation days. Cell phone and travel allowances.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online at www.palos118.org.
We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.
Position open until filled.
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
3/17/2025
Location:
Palos South Middle School
Date Available:
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
Open until filled.
Assistant Principal
Palos South Middle School
About Palos South Middle School:
Palos South Middle School is a high-achieving, award-winning school committed to fostering academic excellence, student growth, and a positive school culture. We pride ourselves on our dedicated staff, supportive community, and strong tradition of educational success.
Position Overview:
Palos South Middle School is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting students, staff, and families while promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment. This individual will assist the principal in all aspects of school administration, including student behavior management, instructional leadership, staff support, and school operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instructional Leadership: Support and collaborate with teachers and Professional Learning Community teams to enhance instructional practices, implement curriculum, and promote student achievement.
- Student Support & Discipline: Foster a safe, respectful school climate by implementing positive behavior interventions and managing student discipline in a fair and consistent manner.
- School Operations: Assist in overseeing daily school functions, including scheduling, supervision of activities, and crisis response planning.
- Staff Development & Support: Assist in recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating staff while promoting a culture of professional growth and collaboration.
- Family & Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, families, and the broader community to support student success and maintain open lines of communication.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze student performance and behavioral data to inform school improvement initiatives
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative Endorsement or Principal Endorsement.
- Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching and/or administrative experience at the middle school level preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to foster a positive, student-focused school culture.
- Commitment to high expectations for all students and staff.
- A high-achieving and award-winning middle school.
- A collaborative and supportive school community.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- A commitment to student success and professional learning communities.
Terms of Employment and Compensation:
12-month position with flexible remote work during school breaks. Minimum salary of $85,000 (negotiable with experience). Board paid TRS, health, vision, dental, and life insurance. 12 sick leave, 3 personal and 20 vacation days. Cell phone and travel allowances.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online at www.palos118.org.
We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.
Position open until filled.