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Anticipate Bilingual Assistant Principal

Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL, United States


Posting Date

Apr 20, 2026, 7:58:04 PM

Primary Location

Far South Side-3611 East 114th Street (George Washington School)

Salary Range

$127,629.00 to $156,815.00

CLASS TITLE

Assistant Principal

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

Under the direction of the school principal, takes charge of the school in the absence of the principal, assists in direction and coordination of educational, administrative, supervisory, and counseling activities, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the principal, performs any of the following duties:

Assists in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA)

Participates in the development and monitoring of the local school budget

Plans and supervises student activity programs

Provides individual and group guidance to students

Takes or recommends disciplinary action for students or employees in violation of discipline codes

Meets with parents and guardians to review student progress

Supervises students at assemblies and social and athletic events

Directs and coordinates teacher supervision of lunchrooms, corridors, and playgrounds

Observes teachers and career service personnel, provides performance recommendations to the principal

Assists principal in interviewing and recommending teacher and career service candidates

Assists in supervising student teachers assigned to the school

Assists in arranging for and overseeing substitute teachers

Responds to inquiries and complaints from students, parents, guardians, local school council members, and the general public concerning school operating policies and procedures

OTHER FUNCTIONS

May teach courses, organize and conduct in‑service teacher and career service training, accompany students on field trips, sponsor clubs, activities, and athletics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience

Must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Certificate Requirement

Must possess a valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of elementary and secondary education.

Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations of the Chicago Public Schools.

Good knowledge of school budgeting methods and procedures.

Ability to work with and for school‑aged children and establish effective relationships with teachers, staff, parents, guardians, volunteers, local school council members, and community organizations.

Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, oral, and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly; reach, handle, finger objects; talk and hear; frequent use of near visual acuity and occasional use of far visual acuity.

Health & Wellness

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security

Basic Life Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance

CPS values the well‑being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies.

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