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High School Principal
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Duties
Instructional Leadership
- Assumes responsibility and instructional leadership for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program
- Communicates with students, teachers, parents and community members using a variety of mediums
- Partners with teachers to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and individual teacher performance
- Coordinates and promotes professional growth plans and opportunities for faculty and staff
- Coordinates new teacher induction and ongoing staff development program
- Establishes a professional development plan for all building level administrators with on-going dialogue, reflection, and evaluation
- Provides leadership and oversight for the instructional, co-curricular and extra-curricular programs
- Responsible for horizontal and vertical articulation and curricular alignment
- Works with teachers and parents to implement student interventions that differentiate instruction based on student need.
- Reviews curriculum development proposals
- Oversees assessment program
- Establishes, monitors, and evaluates school improvement goals as documented in the annual School Improvement Plan
- Uses data to make decisions about curriculum, assessment, instruction and all school improvement efforts
- Establishes a culture of mutual respect and excellence through dialogue and relationships with staff, students, central office administrators, and community members
- Develops, monitors, and evaluates programs to enhance positive school culture and climate
- Responsible for staffing, enrollment, and budget decisions involving master schedule development
- Coordinates selection of all certified and classified staff
Management
- Develops building master schedule and staff supervision schedule
- Monitors overall school and departmental budgets
- Ultimately responsible for building operations and maintenance
- Interprets Board of Education and central office policies and procedures
- Maintains student handbook and building procedures
- Responsible for student management, attendance and discipline
- Oversees the inventory, purchase, and organization of textbooks and supplies
- Coordinates building level crisis plan
- Supervises school activities and events
Qualifications
Professional Educator License with General Administrative Endorsement
Teacher Evaluator Training/Designation
Salary/Benefits
Beginning salary: $100,000 commensurate with experience, health insurance, district paid TRS, sick leave, personal leave
Additional Notes
Character traits desired by staff:
Supportive of teachers and staff, communicates effectively, promotes student accountability, leads with integrity, trustworthy, and consistent with student discipline
The ideal candidate:
- Trust and Collaboration: An approachable leader who trusts staff to do their jobs without micromanaging, fosters open communication, acts as a supportive teammate on the administrative team, and builds strong relationships with staff, students, and the community.
- Discipline and Accountability: A leader who maintains consistent student discipline, holds everyone accountable regardless of outside pressure or family background, and supports teachers and staff, especially when dealing with parents.
- Academic Focus and Scheduling: An administrator who prioritizes academic rigor and high standards and who carefully evaluates the master schedule to ensure top academic students are not forced to choose between conflicting courses.
- Experience and Culture: An experienced, stable administrator who understands day-to-day school operations, athletics, and extracurricular programs while actively working to build school spirit and a positive, long-term culture.
How to Apply
Please send a letter of interest, resume, references, and transcripts to:
Dr. Shane Gordon- Superintendent, Meridian CUSD #15
By email: gordons@meridianhawks.net
All documents should be scanned into one file.
Email Address
gordons@meridianhawks.net
School District
https://www.meridianhawks.net/o/high-school
Position Website
https://www.meridianhawks.net/page/employment
ILearn Link
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Report Card Link
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Job Posting Date
9/22/2026
Application Deadline
10/23/2026
Start Date
7/1/2027
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District Name Meridian #15 Building Name Meridian High School Address 728 South Wall Street
Macon, IL 62544 Phone (217) 764-5269 Fax (217)764-5291 IASA Region Abe Lincoln County Macon Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Principal Grade Level Secondary
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