Job description

The lower principal (division heads) report to the head of

school. Each principal/division head is charged with the comprehensive responsibility for

all activities involving students and faculty in their respective divisions (pre-school,

lower school, middle school, upper school). Their specific responsibilities include the

following:
To maintain congruency between the school’s board-approved mission statement

and all activities of that division.

To act as the educational leader of the school division, responsible for its day-today operation; to direct the activities of the members of the school instructional and, in conjunction with the business manager, the non-instructional staff in the performance of their duties.

To function as the chief articulator of that division’s programs, expectations,

behavioral guidelines, and other information necessary to ensure that all

constituencies are fully informed consistent with their individual roles.

To observe, supervise, and help evaluate the faculty in the development and

implementation of curriculum; to supervise the teaching process, and to review and

evaluate the academic programs.

To lead the Academic Policies/Curriculum Committee in the articulation of the

school mission, school goals, department goals, course objectives, materials,

methods and means of assessment.

To provide an orderly, controlled environment in which learning can take place, a

school climate which is supportive and which reflects high morale.

To be aware of the educational, physical, social, and psychological needs of the members of our school community and to develop plans for meeting these needs.

To oversee and direct the activities of the department chairs, the sponsors of

various student organizations and activities, and faculty committees.

To ensure compliance with legal requirements of government regulations and

agencies; to maintain the educational standards established by the State of Illinois

and by those agencies that examine and accredit the school.

To make recommendations to the head of school regarding the hiring and retention,

and the assignment of faculty;

To establish programs for the orientation of new teachers, for in-service training of

all teachers, and for the evaluation of classroom teachers, to ensure that teachers

are familiar with and adhere to school policies in all areas of the school operation.

To strive for unity, harmony, and cooperation through tact, helpfulness, respect,

and a recognition of individual differences and the special abilities and strengths of

each teacher.

To conduct regular meetings with faculty which will deal both with routine school

matters and with the stimulating exchange of ideas on issues of

educational/philosophical interest and concern.

To oversee the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activity

programs of the school; to assist in the planning and the presentation of school

assemblies and programs; to assist in maintaining a comprehensive calendar of

school events; to keep the entire school community informed of various school

programs and activities.

To provide for the academic guidance of students; to maintain complete academic

records on all students; to oversee the grading and the reporting of standards and

methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement.

To be responsible for establishing guidelines for proper student conduct and dress;

to maintain student discipline consonant with school policies; to monitor students’

adherence to established school rules; to maintain accurate records of student

attendance and citizenship.

To be a visible presence in all areas of the school; to work toward a resolution of

all problems - both routine and unique - as they arise; to keep the head of school

informed of the general programs, activities, and problems of the school.

To prepare a master school class schedule and to assign teachers and students to

classes and other obligations.

To serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching

methods, and general school procedures.

To assist in the admission process for the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of

applicants for enrollment.

To perform other duties as assigned by the head of school.

To support the school and its leadership.

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