Limestone Middle School Principal at Herscher Unit 2

PrincipalLimestone Middle SchoolApplication Deadline: January 30th 2026Start date:July 1 2026Department:AdministrationReports to:SuperintendentSalary Range:$90000-$110000SUMMARYThis position is responsible for acting as the education leader responsible for managing the policies regulations and procedures of the school.DUTIESSupervise the instructional programs of the school evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disastersEstablish procedures that create and maintain attractive organized functional healthy clean and safe facilities with proper attention to the visual acoustic and temperature.Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies materials and equipment.Communicate with the Board of Education regularly about the needs successes and general operation of the school.Establish procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records.Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.Attend required committee meetings and extra school sponsored functions.Supervise the kitchen and custodial staff for the building to ensure standards are being maintained and students have a clean safe environment in which they attend school.Communicate regularly with parents seeking their support and advice so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in school.Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school).Set the academic tone and actively work with teachers to develop and maintain high curriculum standards develop mission statements and set performance goals and objectives.Hire evaluate and help improve the skills of teachers and other staff.Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationship with those contacted in the course of work (students parents staff).Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of a MS in school administration with a valid Illinois teaching certificate/license with the General Administrative endorsement.2-4 years previous experience in an educational setting preferably in a teaching role. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word Excel Access Powerpoint etc.Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructionsAbility to communicate to students parents and staff in an acceptable and courteous manner. Key Skills Early Childhood Education,Infant Care,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Teaching,Administrative Experience,Child Protective Services,Childhood Development,Experience with Children,Toddler Care Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Administration Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 90000 - 110000