Leadership Support Specialist

About the role

The Leadership Support Specialist serves as a dedicated coaching and capacity-building resource for the district's administrative and instructional leadership teams. This position is designed to strengthen the instructional and operational effectiveness of school leaders across Zion Elementary School District 6, with a primary and deliberate focus on the professional growth of principals and assistant principals.

Responsibilities

• Living a Mission and Vision Focused on Results
• Leading and Managing Systems Change
• Improving Teaching & Learning
• Building & Maintaining Collaborative Relationships
• Leading with Integrity & Professionalism
• Creating & Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field required.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field required.
• Doctoral Degree and/or Superintendent Endorsement preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a principal or assistant principal in an elementary or K–8 setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience providing instructional coaching, mentoring, or leadership development for administrators preferred.
• Experience working in an urban, diverse, or high-needs school district preferred.
• Knowledge of Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) standards, school improvement requirements, and compliance expectations.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of evidence-based instructional practices, curriculum development, assessment systems, and school improvement frameworks.
• Expertise in adult learning theory, leadership coaching, mentoring, and professional growth practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish trusting relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to provide candid, constructive, and growth-focused feedback.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive leadership practices.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with technology platforms used for communication, data analysis, leadership development, and professional learning.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents, colleagues, administration and all other members of the educational community.
• Ability to instruct students effectively and capably.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to use web-based programs, e-mail, and technology (laptop, Smartboard, etc.) effectively.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 per year, determined by the Board of Education annually.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 per year, determined by the Board of Education annually.

Schedule

The position is a 12-month position.