Elementary School Principal - Matheny-Withrow

Elementary School Principal - Matheny-Withrow

Springfield School District 186

District Office - Springfield, Illinois

Job Details

Job ID:5636653

Application Deadline:Apr 19, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:Apr 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Elementary School Principal

LOCATION: Matheny-Withrow Elementary School

CONTRACT PERIOD: 200 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

APPLICATION DEADLINE/OPEN UNTIL:

April 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm

EFFECTIVE DATE:

First contractual day of the 2026-2027

District 186 - 200 day work calendar

SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SPAA negotiated agreement

Salary range $111,807 - $146,453

Position Type:Full-Time