Assistant Principal

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

Under the direction of the school principal, takes charge of the school in the absence of the school principal, and assists in the direction and coordination of educational, administrative, supervisory, and counseling activities at school.

What You Will Do

Assists in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA), participates in the development and monitoring of the local school budget, plans and supervises student activity programs, provides individual and group guidance to students, and takes or recommends disciplinary action for students or employees.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university, a valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, and thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of elementary and secondary education.

Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
  • thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of elementary and secondary education
  • ability to work with and for school-aged children
  • ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and career service staff, parents and guardians, volunteers, local school council members, and community organizations

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
  • Medical Plan Options
  • Pharmacy
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Behavioral Health & EAP
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Pension Plans
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Spot Pet Insurance
  • Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
  • Paid Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Days
  • Parental Leaves
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Religious Holidays
  • Leaves
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