JOB DESCRIPTION -
CLASS TITLE: Assistant Principal- bilingual preferred
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: 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, and performs related duties as required.
Looking for someone with some or most of the following qualities:
- Appreciation for the Arts
- Understanding of Primary grades and/or Special Education
- Data-informed- able to use data to improve achievement
- Solid understanding of good Instruction- best practices in the classroom
- Knowledge of Aspen, SSM, Dashboard, and other CPS systems
Training and Experience. Must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Certificate Requirement. Must possess a valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of elementary and secondary education, thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Chicago Public Schools, good knowledge of school budgeting methods and procedures.
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.
Excellent interpersonal skills, good supervisory skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements. Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; frequent use of near visual acuity and occasional use of far visual acuity.