3rd Grade Teacher
Iles Elementary
-Salary Range:  Per contract, Bachelor’s Degree – Doctorate Degree, depending on experience.
-Contract Link https://www.qps.org/wp-content/uploads/QF-Local-809-CBA-07.01.25-06.30.27-for-Website4.pdf
-2026-27 School Year

Qualifications:
-Must have Illinois Professional Educator License
-Must have elementary endorsement for grade level

If you have questions, please contact:

Brad Funkenbusch
Iles Elementary Principal
217-222-4059

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Quincy Public School District #172
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: K-5 Elementary School Principal
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and General
Administrative Principal Endorsement, 3 yrs. teaching experience
CLASSIFICATION: Management
WORK YEAR: 221 Days
SALARY: Based on experience and education
EVALUATOR: Superintendent or designee
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Comprehensive organization, activities, goals and objectives of an elementary school
2. School law administration and applicable sections of the State Education Code and other
applicable laws.
3. State and local curriculum requirements.
4. Board and District policies, procedures and regulations.
5. Labor relations law and employee contracts.
6. State plant facility requirements.
7. Budget preparation and control.
8. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
9. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
10. Oral and written communication skills.
11. Public speaking techniques.
12. Basic computer operation.
ABILITY TO:
1. Plan, organize and direct the operations, plant and personnel of an elementary school.
Organize, direct, evaluate and supervise assigned certificated and classified staff.
2. Direct activities regarding personnel, the physical plant, budget, student services and activities,
curriculum and instruction, and communications and articulation.
3. Plan and direct the budget and business operations of the school.
4. Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups.
5. Plan, implement, direct and evaluate instructional and categorical programs in accordance with
applicable laws.
6. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
7. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
8. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including oral presentations
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The primary responsibility is in the improvement of instruction and a majority of time shall be
spent on curriculum and staff development.
2. Plan, organize, control and direct instructional activities, extracurricular events, special programs
and plant operations at an elementary school; confer with District Office personnel regarding staff,

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programs, students, finances and legal requirements; implement and modify the school's mission,
goals, objectives and programs as needed.
3. Interview, select, direct, evaluate and supervise certificated and classified personnel; assign faculty
and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives; perform certificated staff recruiting duties for
the District as assigned.
4. Direct and participate in a planned program of classroom visitations and observations; recommend
discipline, reassignment or termination action as appropriate; document evidence of substandard
performance.
5. Enforce applicable State and District codes, policies and laws; administer District and school site
discipline policies and safety programs.
6. Plan and direct the business operations of school; develop and administer site budgets; assure
proper allocation of funds for instructional and non-instructional equipment and materials.
7. Direct the evaluation and revision of curricular and instructional programs in cooperation with
appropriate District administrators; communicate with teachers to assure instructional programs
meet student needs and District requirements.
8. Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups, City
officials, PTA representatives and law enforcement officials.
9. Prepare and write correspondence, bulletins and other communications on behalf of the school;
arrange for school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as
appropriate.
10. Conduct articulation activities with other district schools; develop and direct an orientation
program of new students.
11. Plan, implement, direct and evaluate instructional and categorical programs in accordance with
State and Federal laws, District regulations and other specially funded program requirements.
12. Assure the health, safety and welfare of students; oversee attendance, behavior management,
counseling, guidance and other support services; provide individual academic and personal
counseling to students and parents.
13. Coordinate the maintenance operations of the school plant; assure proper management,
maintenance and inventory of materials, equipment, buildings and grounds.
14. Supervise, direct or attend a variety of student activities during the day or in the evening.
15. Direct the implementation of staff development and in-service training; update staff on revised
policies and procedures and implement changes.
16. Attend, conduct and chair a variety of meetings with faculty, parents and community
representatives; coordinate and meet with school site advisory groups; conduct student/parent
appeals; respond to and resolve parent, student and staff complaints; represent the school at Board,
District and community functions.
17. Develop the School Improvement Plan.
18. Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of District, County, State and Federally-
mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, welfare, discipline, safety, academic
achievement and certification for graduation.
19. Direct the maintenance of comprehensive and complex files pertaining to school personnel, plant
facilities, inventories, financial information and contracts; direct the maintenance of student and
staff records at the site.
20. Require faculty and other employees to observe District property and District activities for correct
safety procedures, to require correction of any unsafe conditions and practices and to report all
other potential hazards.

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21. Certification in CPI and must keep the certification up to date.
22. Work with faculty, and other employees to develop and maintain a program of safe conditions and
procedures of the welfare of the students, faculty and other employees.
23. Follow the safety guidelines specified in the Safety and Risk Management Plan for Quincy Public
School District #172
24. Perform related duties as assigned.

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