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Title: Asst Principal, University High School
Employee Classification: Asst Principal Univ High Schl
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: University High School
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Assistant Principal at University High School is responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of the school throughout the calendar year. This includes monitoring attendance, student supervision, discipline, being the Facility Manager, as well as supervising the Summer School program. In addition, the Assistant Principal participates in Faculty Governance as the Chair of the Student Conduct Committee and the Safety Committee and plays a role in supporting Teacher Education in collaboration with the University. This is a 12-month position.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$85,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience

Additional Information

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/

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree.
2. Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement by July 1, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a building administrator

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

July 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail 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"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents, including a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Contact Information for Applicants

Andrea Markert
acmarke@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/Affirmative Action 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.