Position Opening

Principal, Grace Lutheran School

Grace Lutheran School (Grades Preschool through Eight) seeks a Principal to begin in the 2009/2010 school year. The successful candidate has a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in supervision and/or administration or will be nearing completion of such a degree; has demonstrated an aptitude for school leadership with experience in school administration preferred; and possesses the qualities and skills necessary to inspire and manage the school community as it builds on its tradition of excellence. The candidate also possesses strategic planning skills, a commitment to Christian education in the Lutheran tradition, knowledge of exemplary curriculum practices, instructional experience in elementary education, and a demonstrated ability to form partnerships and build consensus.

Grace Lutheran School is located in River Forest, eight miles west of downtown Chicago, and currently enrolls 213 students served by 26 highly motivated teaching, support, and administrative staff. Grace offers a wide variety of academic, athletic and extra-curricular programs that enrich a child’s faith, academic performance, and character. Grace students come from a variety of racial, ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds; about half of them are from member families of Grace Lutheran Church. Grace Lutheran Church is an independent Lutheran congregation with a vigorous ministry of word, sacrament, music, and service. Grace Lutheran School is a cornerstone ministry of the Church. The Principal carries out policies established by the Board of Elementary Education and Church Council and works closely with the Pastors and leaders of the Church. General information about the school can be found at www.graceriverforest.org. Please direct cover letter and resume to principalsearch@graceschool.net and use “Principal Resume” as the subject heading.

 

Posted: July 2, 2008