Principal, Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School (PK-8)

Title: Principal, Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School (PK-8)
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Thomas Metcalf School
Campus Location: Normal, IL

While keeping the mission of the ISU Laboratory Schools and the College of Education at the center of all decisions regarding educational, co-curricular, and collaborative efforts, the principal serves as the instructional leader of Thomas Metcalf School by providing opportunities in professional and program development, research activities, and teacher education experiences. The principal also has fiscal oversight of the Thomas Metcalf budget.

The principal leads collaboration between Metcalf, University High School, the College of Education, and other programs within Illinois State University and serves as a key communicator with faculty associates and staff, campus, community, and parental leaders. Additionally, the principal serves in an advisory role on several key committees.

The principal is responsible for making hiring recommendations to the Director and supervising and evaluating faculty and staff at Thomas Metcalf School, representing the school through visits and receiving visitors, working with the ISU Foundation in fundraising, helping plan and oversee building renovation projects and updates, working with the technology leadership team on technology purchases. The principal leads 504 planning and collaborates with Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association (HILIA) leadership.

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

1. State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Principal Endorsement prior to October 1, 2024.
2. Background in curriculum development, research and/or preparation of future educators.
3. A minimum of four years of demonstrated success in teaching at the K-12 level.
4. A minimum of two years of demonstrated success in K-12 leadership as principal, assistant principal, dean of students, special education director or equivalent.
5. At least 2 years of the above teaching or leadership experience that is at the elementary or middle school level.

1. An earned doctorate or actively enrolled in a doctoral program in Education Administration or Curriculum and Instruction.
2. Teaching or leadership experience at both the elementary and middle school level.

Generally Monday - Friday, school hours with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate

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

July 1, 2024

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"

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration please apply by January 15, 2024.

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 representing 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.

Donna Long
[email protected]

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 .