CUSD 303 is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Elementary Assistant Principal at Munhall Elementary for the 2026 - 2027 SY. The assistant principal works in partnership with the school principal and all staff members. This is a full-time, 10-month position. Salary range (without TRS): $72,000.00 -$95,134.00. See job description attached.
Qualifications: Minimum Education/Certification:
• Minimum of a master’s degree
• Current Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative or Principal Endorsement, required
• Master's Degree in School Administration or related field
• Teacher Evaluator Qualification, preferred
• Experience with special education programs preferred
• Successful teaching experience at related levels
APPLICATION PROCESS: All external applicants must apply on-line at www.d303.org no later than Friday, March 20, 2026. This position is posted as an administrative position through the D303 website. Please DO NOT apply through the Kane County Human Resources Consortium.
Internal applicants may send a letter of interest and resume to Jarrod Buxton ([email protected]) or Zac Minelli ([email protected]) no later than 3/20/26.
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Community Unit School District 303
201 S. 7th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174-2664 ◦ (331) 228-2000 ◦ www.d303.org
Job Title: Elementary Assistant Principal Wage/Hour Status: 10-month
Reports to: Building Principal Pay Grade: Administrator-Certified
Dept./School: Site-based
Administration Date Revised: April, 2025
Primary Purpose:
The assistant principal is responsible for facilitating a service model that is based upon best
practices, the district’s philosophy and the needs of all students. In partnership with the leadership
team, the assistant principal is responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing and developmentally
appropriate student-centered climate and culture. The assistant principal collaborates with district
level and building level staff to design and implement professional learning opportunities that
support student agency; academically, socially, and emotionally and meet the individual needs of
staff members. The assistant principal puts the needs of students at the center of the decision-
making process and models this approach for staff.
The assistant principal is a strategic thinker and a proactive leader who models strong
communication, organization and interpersonal skills, as well as an unwavering commitment and
energy to sustain momentum in the district’s journey towards innovative teaching and learning
practices. The assistant principal serves as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team to
implement the District’s strategic plan and the School’s Improvement Plan.
The assistant principal works in partnership with the school principal and all staff members.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education/Certification:
• Minimum of a master’s degree
• Current Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative or
Principal Endorsement, required
• Master Degree in School Administration or related field
• Teacher Evaluator Qualification, preferred
• Experience with special education programs preferred
• Successful teaching experience at related levels
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Demonstrates excellence in creating and supporting dynamic and meaningful
experiences for students
• Ability to collaboratively manage change processes
• Ability to design and manage a data collection plan
• Ability to create a positive workplace culture and climate that is focused on the
district’s mission and vision
• Ability to effectively and consistently communicate with all stakeholders
• Ability to plan and organize large student events
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills
• Knowledgeable about inquiry-based instruction, differentiation, coaching, and
curriculum development
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• Knowledgeable about the creation and implementation of engaging classroom
environments
• Knowledgeable about social-emotional learning competencies and school culture
• Knowledgeable about the high-level use and implementation of school and classroom
technologies
Minimum Experience:
• Certified employment in an educational setting.
• Successful completion of a leadership preparation program through an accredited
university or college
• Building level administrative experience, preferred
Leadership and Professional Responsibilities:
• Assist in the establishment of goals and objectives for the school
• Supervise and support teams as assigned
• Build an environment of trust through communication and transparency about
decisions and how they are made
• Provide high-level, purposeful, and engaging professional learning for teachers and
staff to meet teaching and learning and department of Learning and Teaching goals
• Assist in the general administration of the school
• Assist in planning budgetary resources for programs
• Use systems data to lead the improvement of the department to positively impact
students and staff
• Monitor test results and provide assistance to improve student performance
• Model effective instructional strategies
• Assist in establishing long term and short-term goals for implementation plans and
district growth
• Assist in implementing key learning principles that are essential to innovative learning
environments
• Plan and allocate resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet
departmental productivity and quality goals
• Provide leadership in establishing and implementing educational goals and objectives
• Effectively communicate with all parents regarding the needs of all students
• Implement the curriculum in accordance with the district curriculum policy
• Assist in the direction, supervision, and evaluation of the building instructional program
School / Organizational Culture and Improvement:
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students, staff and parents
• Assist the principal in the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented
collaborative learning community
• Assist with the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan as
requested by the principal
• Promote the health, safety, and welfare of each student
Staff Personnel:
• Assist in the determination of staff needs
• Assist in working with individual staff needs
• Evaluate personnel and assist in the determination of goals to improve performance
• Prepare formal evaluations as directed by Board policy and administrative regulations
• Assist in the process of interviewing, evaluating, and selecting new staff members
• Assist the principal in the supervision and evaluation of classroom instruction
• Assist the principal with paraprofessional evaluations
Pupil Personnel:
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods
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• Facilitate a student behavior management system based upon the philosophy of the
district
• Facilitate meetings regarding student and school challenges and opportunities with
parents, students, and staff
• Participate in the creation of extra and co-curricular activities in the school
• Supervise extra and co-curricular activities in the school
• Assist in the reporting and monitoring of student attendance to ensure the District is in
compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and Board Policy
Professional Responsibilities:
• Participate in decision making, planning and evaluation at the district level
• Maintain confidentiality of school matters
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and other professionals
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the work culture and support instructional planning
• Maintain and continually develop an in-depth knowledge and comprehensive
understanding of the principles of site-based management and its techniques
• Work harmoniously and effectively with teachers, students, parents and district
administrators to accomplishing the goals of the position
• Model high standards of professionalism in all situations
• Maintain visibility, accessibility and approachability and represent the school with
passion, dignity and pride in the school community
• Stay current regarding state and national standards, benchmarks, and frameworks for
elementary and middle school curriculum
• Stay current regarding state and national standards, benchmarks and frameworks for
social-emotional learning
Professional Growth and Development:
• Maintains continuous professional growth and a current knowledge of the field through
attendance at conference, readings, membership in professional organizations, and
District professional learning
• Must possess/maintain appropriate licensure through the State of Illinois.
The criterion indicated above intends to describe various types of work that may be performed.
The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a
logical task of the position.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and
peripherals. Uses board approved resources, technology, and assistive technology.
Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling,
and twisting.
Vision: Abilities required of this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Motion: Frequent movement throughout the work environment. Repetitive hand motions;
frequent keyboarding, use of mouse, and occasional reaching.
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying less than 40 pounds
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
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MENTAL DEMANDS
Knowledge
The employee must have foundational knowledge of district curricular standards and targets;
State of Illinois leadership standards; State of Illinois learning standards; best practices in
teaching; differentiated instruction; successful behavior management strategies; and other
related curriculum objectives.
ABILITY
The employee shall lead, plan, develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate the district’s
curriculum and address identified deficiencies; engage in the collaborative dialogue with peers;
maintain records and prepare reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; read,
interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures; meet the requirements of schedules and
time lines; take professional initiative; plan and organize work independently; develop effective
staff development; read a variety of materials; efficiently employ differentiated leadership
methods; learn new methods of leadership through ongoing professional development;
implement a student centered approach to discipline, problem-solving and conflict-resolution;
ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other certified and non-certified personnel,
parents, and community members.
REASONING
The employee must have the ability to solve complex problems in situations where only limited
standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions provided through written and oral form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or
hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel
instructional materials. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a building setting with children,
works in outdoor weather conditions, and is subject to noises associated with both an
educational environment and other setting such as the gymnasium, lunchroom, LMC, busses,
and traffic coordination both before and after school.
The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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