Elementary Principal, Illinois School for the Deaf

About the role

The Illinois School for the Deaf, a K-12 program for students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, is seeking an Elementary Principal in Jacksonville, Illinois. The position is under the administrative direction of the Assistant Superintendent and works closely with the Division of Rehabilitation Services. It is a full-time, salaried role with anticipated pay of $9,584-$11,584 per month, plus bilingual pay.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as Elementary Principal and working supervisor for the school.
• Act as school administrator and help schedule Eligibility Reviews (ER) and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Monitor student placement, parent training and class schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise detailed records and reports on school operations and student progress.
• Maintain control of instructional materials, equipment and specialized teaching aids.
• Use sign language in daily duties.

Required profile

• Master's degree in education administration or a directly related field.
• Current and valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement.
• Three years of experience teaching students who are deaf at the elementary level.
• Ability to communicate in sign language at the Intermediate Plus level.
• Must pass the IDHS background check and a drug screen.
• Must file a Statement of Economic Interest under the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

Preferred qualifications

• Five years of experience teaching students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
• Three years of K-12 program administration experience for students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
• Three years of supervisory experience, curriculum planning and review, and program compliance experience.

What we offer

• Pension program and competitive group insurance (health, life, dental, vision).
• 12 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, 10-25 vacation days and 3 personal business days.
• Flexible work schedules where available, 12 weeks of parental leave and deferred compensation.
• Bilingual salary differential and pre-tax programs.