Middle School Principal at Jefferson

Middle School Principal at Jefferson Springfield School District 186 District Office - Springfield, Illinois Job Details

Job ID:

5746582

Application Deadline:

Jun 09, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

May 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY

Middle School Principal

LOCATION

Jefferson Middle School

CONTRACT PERIOD

208 Days

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Educational Administration or related field Valid Illinois Professional Educator's License with a General Administrative or Principal endorsement Six years of successful teaching experience preferred A strong undergraduate and graduate scholastic record preferred In-depth knowledge of current curriculum, instructional trends, school improvement process and data- driven action planning, personal and integrated uses of technology, change management, and student assessment systems Must have completed or complete soon after hiring the PERA Evaluation Academy. Administrative experience required Must reside in the Springfield Public Schools boundaries

RESPONSIBILITIES

Align the work and goals of the school with the District's strategic Goals, Commitments and District Improvement Plan Understand and develop next steps based on the school's data in consultation with the Instructional Leadership Team Implement leadership practices with an emphasis on instructional leadership that supports best practices and alignment with the Illinois State Learning Standards and District curriculum and instructional guidelines Select, orient, assign, supervise and evaluate staff in accordance with the provided timelines Plan and provide for an environment that supports the educational program and maintains the social emotional and physical health and safety of students Attend all principal professional development and continue personal and professional growth and apply newly acquired skills and knowledge Work collaboratively with Student Support Services to serve students with special needs and implement inclusive practices Use administrative, organizational and management practices to promote the efficient operation of the school Provide leadership to the School Leadership Team to implement school improvement efforts Provide leadership to the BBSS, FACE and other school based teams including grade / subject or job alike collaboration opportunities Practice strong communication strategies with all stakeholders Engage families and the community in a variety of activities and services

EFFECTIVE DATE

First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 - 208 day work calendar SALARY and

BENEFITS

In accordance with current SPAA negotiated agreement Salary range $122,875 - $160,495

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$122,875 to $160,495 Per Year