Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Naperville, IL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Community engagement Strategic management Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Professional development facilitation in schools Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Facilities management Strategic planning in education Teaching Certification LBS1 Filing Student performance data analysis Compliance management implementation Policy & process development School psychology Instructional leadership in education Working with students Overseeing academic personnel management Conflict management Safe environment creation Organizational skills Professional Educator License Working with students with special education needs Typing Budget management in education Data collection Practicing budget management in an educational setting School policy and procedure enforcement Senior level IEP implementation Leadership 2 years Communication skills Special Education Certification Staff development Performance evaluation

Full Job Description JobID:

2015

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Program Administrator, Pathways Date Posted:

3/27/2026

Location:

Southeast Alternative School Date Available:

08/03/2026

Title:

Assistant Principal at

Southeast FLSA Status:

Exempt Job Category:

Certified Administration Reports To:

Southeast Principal Qualifications:

? Professional Educator License and at least one of the following endorsements: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1), Speech and Language Pathologist (non-teaching), School Social Worker, or School Psychologist ? Type 75 Administrative, Principal's Leadership Endorsement, or Director of Special Education Endorsement ? 2-4 years experience in leadership position ? Illinois State Board of Education issued teacher and principal evaluator designations ? Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Core Competencies:

1. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills 2. Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skill 3. Effective collaborative problem-solving ability 4. Experience and success in working with students with emotional disabilities

Essential Functions:

1. Understand, implement, and share all SASED and School District building policies and assist in the development of administrative processes and procedures. 2. Support the vision for learning for all students and implement a strategic plan to accomplish that vision, focusing on social and emotional supports. 3. Assist school stakeholders in the ability to articulate a clear and shared vision for learning. 4. Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment for all. 5. Promote high-quality instructional practices and social and emotional instruction that consistently allow for excellent instruction school-wide. 6. Be visible and consistent presence throughout the school 7. Provide staff with timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice 8. Clearly communicate learning and development goals that reflect high expectations for learning and growth, a belief that all students can learn, and a commitment to meet each student's individualized educational needs 9. Develop a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students that promote critical reflection, shared accountability, and continuous improvement. 10. Manage conflict constructively at all levels. 11. Assist with the assignment of staff and support the professional growth of staff members in a differentiated manner based on identified needs and individual goals. 12. Build leadership capacity among staff. 13. Support the collection, analysis, and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, student and staff well-being, and professional development for staff 14. Develop positive and collaborative relationships with families. 15. Self-motivated to initiate and sustain relationships with community business, cultural and not for profit partners. 16. Assist with managing the school budget, requisitions, and all school funds. 17. Oversee and coordinate student transportation including drop off and pick up. 18. In coordination with the principal, respond to and coordinate all student discipline. 19. In coordination with the principal, attend and support PLC's, early/late releases, and other staff meetings. 20. Oversee the upkeep of school facilities and building and manage and oversee all safety drills. 21. Evaluate certified and non certified staff as assigned by the principal. 22. Ensures students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment in accordance with state and federal law 23. Coordinate compliance with ISBE regulations and mandates, including IEP Compliance and implementation, maintaining accurate records, and sharing new information. 24. Assesses student needs and recommends and monitors student support program ensuring equitable opportunity for success for all students 25. Oversee testing accommodations and alternate testing 26. Coordinate and supervise ESY Programs. 27. Support quality school and community relations through coordination and participating in special programs, ie- open houses, parent and student programs 28. Maintain knowledge of current research and best practices in education through professional reading, memberships 29. Facilitate IEP meetings. 30. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, climb stairs, write, type, speak and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to twist and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. Ability to work in an office environment, setting, standing, light lifting, filing, operate office machines and computer, communicate with staff, visitors and others. Occasional lifting, otherwise non-demanding physical office activities. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with other staff and visitors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The statements in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Terms of Employment:

214 day work year at compensation set by the SASED Board of Directors.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated by the Principal of Southeast in accordance with the SASED Board of Directors policy on evaluation of certified staff.