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Title: Interim Asst Principal Thomas Metcalf School
Department: Thomas Metcalf School
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Assistant Principal assists administrators, assists in the creation of schedules, oversees athletics and activities, is responsible for student discipline, and works with faculty, staff, students and parents. This person also participates in writing and overseeing grants, works with the Mentoring and Induction Committee to support new teachers and teacher mentoring, collaborates with the Metcalf Leadership Team with testing and the School Improvement Plan. The Assistant Principal shares responsibilities with the Principal on committee membership, teacher evaluations, curriculum (also with the Lab School Curriculum and Research Coordinator), technology (with the Lab School Technology Team) and general oversight of the school. The Assistant Principal works with the School Psychologist, the Principal, on State testing.

Additional Information

Metcalf Laboratory School is a service unit of the College of Education of Illinois State University. It offers a comprehensive program of instruction for 400+ students in grades PreK-8. Metcalf is a caring community of life-long learners. Its mission is to act as a model for educational methods and theory in support of the preparation of future educators, conduct educational research, offer quality educational programs for children, and disseminate information to others in the educational profession.

University Benefit Highlights: 
 
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life 
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options 
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents 
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks 
- Paid benefit time 
 
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$70,000 - $90,000

Required Qualifications

1. Master's Degree in Education
2. Administrative Certificate
3. Minimum of four years successful K-12 teaching experience
4. Ability to work with students, staff and parents collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Leadership qualities including excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, knowledge of student discipline, problem solving ability, conflict resolution skills and commitment to high academic standards
2. Experience at a Laboratory School environment
3. Knowledge of Skyward

Work Hours

School hours, with additional evening hours to be present and supervise evening and weekend activities.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.
Cover letter
Reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Marissa Held, mvheld@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.