POSITION:                                        Mentor Principal / Administrative Substitute

POSITION GUIDE:                            Non-Bargaining

REPORTS TO:                Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Labor Relations

RELATES TO:                                    Principals

                                                       Assistant Principals

JOB SUMMARY:                              

Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for Human Resources, the mentor/substituite principal serves as a master principal assigned to a group of new principals to contact, observe, coach, and mentor on a regular basis; providing information to others; and implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and standards. The mentor/substitute principal may also be called to serve as administrator in the absence of the building administration.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

1. A. or M.S. in Education
2. Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement
3. Five or more years of successful teaching experience.
4. Five or more years of successful principal experience.
5. Position for retired personnel.
6. Current Administrator Academy credit recorded in ELIS.
7. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best practices, Common Core State Standards, and The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis and its use to improve teaching and learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assesses skills and needs (both initially and ongoing) of principals new to the Joliet Public Schools District 86 and/or profession for the purpose of ensuring appropriate assistance on strategies identified for mentoring activities.
2. Build relationships with new principals in the district for the purpose of establishing an environment of trust and collaboration.
3. Coaches and assists new principals with strategies to support teachers for the purpose of improving instruction.
4. Collaborates with the Cabinet, other mentors, curriculum and student services coordinators for the purpose of identifying professional support linked to job competencies.
5. Models professionalism at all times for the purpose of demonstrating expected behaviors and actions for principals.
6. Orients new principals to the mentoring program (e.g. responsibilities, schedules, polices with regard to involvement within the building, etc.) for the purpose of providing principals with information regarding program objectives, identifying training needs and reviewing functions of the mentor.
7. Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
8. Serves as the substitute administrator in the absence of building administration.
9. Maintain commitment to ongoing professional development.

SUPERVISORY ROLE:                       None

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

1. Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
3. Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
5. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
6. Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:                              

1. Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Ability to identify and define problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
2. Promotes a harassment-free environment.
3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
4. Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are updated.
5. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
6. Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all district, Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
7. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
8. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
9. Ability to meet strict deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:                                     The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:                                

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.                                                                          

Employee experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines.  The noise level in this environment is quiet to moderate.  Duties are performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors.  In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:                                   

I have received a copy of this job description. It has been discussed with me and I have freely chosen to comply with the performance and behavior/conduct expectations contained herein.