- Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal - Date Posted:
4/6/2026 - Location:
Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave. - Date Available:
07/01/2026 - Closing Date:
05/01/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide - Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave
- Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Fully Board Paid
- Medical, Vision and Dental
- Single - Board Contribution is 90%
- Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 85%
- Family - Board Contribution is 80%
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
- LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
- Life Insurance - $100,000 Board Paid
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- 403(b) and 457(b)
- To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.
- To serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal.
- Professional Educator Licensure
- Administrative Certificate: General Administrative
High School Teaching experience- Preferred
- Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
- Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
- Prepares class schedules, master schedules, extracurricular activities.
- Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
- Supervises departments as assigned.
- Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
- Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
- Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
- Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
- Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
| Assistant Principal (High School) 2026- 2027 SY | JobID: 2518 |
Position Title: Assistant Principal (High School)
Terms of Employment: 260 Attendance Days
Immediate Supervisor: Principal
Salary: $105,000-$125,000
Board Contribution Benefits:(Admin) Certified
Employee Only Contribution Benefits:
Summary:
Under the general supervision of a High School Principal, to assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a High School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.
Qualifications:
Certification/License
Job Responsibilities:
Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to all school district buildings, city/state agencies, professional meetings as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school buildings
FLSA Status: Exempt