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Cunningham-Children lists this Principal - Rossville opportunity in rossville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary Range : $59,538.95 USD to $112,573.50 USD
Locations
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Rossville, IL 60963, USA
Description
About Us: Circle Academy, a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K-12, is currently seeking seeking a dedicated Principal to provide a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment for our K-12 students.
Position Overview: The Principal , under the direction of the Director of Education, oversees programmatic approaches, interventions with students, curriculum and instruction, academic and behavioral progress, special education programming and services, extra curricular activities and stakeholder relations. The Principal provides supervision to the leadership team, school staff and administrative oversight to the program.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operations of Circle Academy and provide oversight of academic, behavioral, and therapeutic programming.
Supervise, support, and develop school staff.
Ensure educational programming meets students’ IEPs and state and federal requirements.
Oversee curriculum, instruction, student interventions, and behavioral support.
Monitor student academic, behavioral, attendance, and overall progress.
Promote a safe, structured, trauma-informed, and inclusive learning environment.
Collaborate with families, school districts, clinical staff, and community partners.
Oversee student intake, placement, scheduling, and school operations.
Lead crisis response, safety planning, and behavior management efforts.
Support school improvement, staff development, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Valid Illinois teaching license required , Special Education LBS I and/or LBS II preferred.
ISBE Type 75 Administrative License or Administrative Endorsement required.
Minimum of5 years of experience working with children or adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges preferred.
3 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge of special education practices, child development, behavior management, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management.
Understanding of IEPs, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), accommodations, modifications, and special education compliance requirements. What We Offer
Competitive salary based on education and experience.
Small class sizes: 10 or fewer students per class.
Additional support staff: Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.
Tuition Assistance:Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.
Relocation Assistance: Available up to $5,000.
Summer Income: Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $45/hour).
State-of-the-art facilities
401(k) with up to 6% company match
Dental, Vision, and Health insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Employee Referral program
Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program .
We offer outstanding benefits and opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment. Salary is based on education and experience. We are committed to the values of spirituality, teamwork, integrity and respect. EOE
Education
Required
Bachelors or better.
Preferred
Masters or better.
Experience
Preferred
5 years:
working with children with emotional/behavioral challenges
3 years:
supervisory experience
Licenses & Certifications
Required
IL Drivers License
Administrative (ISBE)
Preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
rossville, IL, 60963, US
Who can apply
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