Assistant Principal **1 Vacancy**

Assistant Principal 1 Vacancy JobID: 9640

Position Type:

Administration/Grade Level Principal

Date Posted:

4/1/2026

Location:

Proviso East High School

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO: Principal

CATEGORY: Administration/12 Months/TRS

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY: Regionally Competitive

Primary Purpose: Facilitates the administration and coordination of a school under the general direction of the principal.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance. Communicate relevant policies and procedures for student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents.
• Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, with follow-up student/parent contact where necessary.
• Maintain an effective and safe school environment in collaboration with the Manager of School Security. Develop plans for emergency situations, in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.
• Plan and coordinate new and ongoing school programs in collaboration with the Principal and teachers, e.g. Restorative Justice and RTI
• Lead teachers and Instructional team leaders in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the vision, mission and values of the school and the District.
• Work with and assist faculty in the development of effective classroom management and organization.
• Monitor progress of all students and work with teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results.
• Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead discussions about student performance.
• Direct and complete effective teacher and staff evaluations.
• Make fiscally responsible decisions and work on a building level budget
• Encourage and support maintenance and cleanliness of facilities.
• Attend athletic and activity events
• Serve on and actively participate in committees as directed by the Principal
• Assume other responsibilities as directed or assigned by the Principal and Superintendent

Qualifications/Requirements:

To be considered for this position, the candidate must possess the following required education, certification, skills, experience and/or qualifications:

• Master's Degree in educational administration, or related field from an accredited college or institution.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Administrative Endorsement or comparable out of state certification
• 3 years Successful teaching experience at the secondary level
• Qualified Illinois teacher evaluator
• Qualified Illinois principal evaluator, or ability to receive qualification

The successful candidate for this position should also possess the following desired skills, experience and/or qualifications:

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (desired, but not required)
• Previous successful experience as Principal or Assistant Principal preferred
• Experience working with a diverse student population and school community
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, colleagues and community
• Experience evaluating teachers and staff
• Experience with student services and student activities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; Perform written and verbal and presentations as necessary
• Experience in collecting, analyzing and using data in decision making
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a contributing member of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 and a dedicated role model for other employees. Demonstrate a high sense of integrity, ethics, and honesty in all actions.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.

Working conditions

Mental demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Limited travel is required.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Perform multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Stand, walk, crouch, and do moderate lifting up to 40 lbs.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Note: This job description is designed to provide guidelines and direction for accomplishing goals and objectives. It covers the essential responsibilities and activities involved in the effective execution of this position. It is not all encompassing or all exhaustive.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position may perform additional duties.

Proviso Township High Schools is an equal opportunity employer

Compensation:

• Salary Range: Regionally competitive, based on experience and qualifications: $104,613.00 $141,535.00

Application Procedures:

Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/pths209/onlineapp/default.aspx

Selection Process:

All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed. Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education. Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.

• Disclaimer:

This job description describes duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the school district's needs and the job change's requirements. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The site of employment is subject to change based on the needs of the school district. As outlined in Board Policy 5:32 Nepotism, no person with an Interested Relationship with any member of the Board of Education, the Superintendent or a District-level administrator shall be eligible for employment in the District.

For Additional Information Contact:

Office of Human Resources

Proviso Township High Schools District 209

8601 W. Roosevelt Road

Forest Park, IL 60130

708-338-5900

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.