CHAMPAIGN-URBANA AREA JOBS

Champaign County Economic Development Corporation

Elementary Assistant Principal

Champaign Unit 4 Schools

Champaign, IL, USA

Posted on Jun 29, 2026

3.3 out of 5 stars

Champaign, IL

$78,684 a year

Pulled from the full job description

JobID: 2706

Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
6/24/2026

Location:
District - All Schools

Date Available:
07/27/2026

Our Mission

Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

Illinois Administrative Licensure
Completion of State-approved prequalification modules to serve as a Teacher Evaluator before the start date
Prior teaching and/or administrative experience at the level to be assigned
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Compensation

The entry-level base salary for this position in the upcoming school year is $78,684, plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid TRS contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered to candidates based on their number of years of successful teaching and administrative experience. A copy of the Administrative Salaries & Fringe Benefits document is attached. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits should be directed to the Human Resources Office.

Application Deadline

Traditional Interviews will be conducted as soon as a suitable pool of candidates is found. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials as soon as possible.

New Important Notes

This position is being posted as a district-wide candidate pool to allow interested applicants to express interest in opportunities across the district rather than for a specific school or location. Creating a pool enables the district to identify and engage qualified candidates early in the recruitment process, while providing flexibility to match candidates with current and future vacancies based on district needs.
Applicants selected for the pool may be considered for positions at various schools and departments as openings become available.
This could be a 10.5-month or possibly a 12-month position, depending on the school location.

More About Our Community

Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at whitehna@u4sd.org. Please include your résumé.

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