Principal - Julie Billiart School, Akron

Principal  School Year - Julie Billiart School, Akron

Date Posted: 4/2/2026

Employee Classification:
Salary, Exempt / Full-Time

Employee

Reports To:

Chief Schools Officer

Julie Billiart Schools ("JB Schools") is a network of Catholic, non‑public schools serving children in grades K‑8 with special learning challenges. Currently operating on four campuses in Akron, Brecksville, Lyndhurst and Westlake, JB Schools creates unique learning environments for students with autism, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia and social learning challenges.

Beginning in 1954, the Sisters of Notre Dame set the standard in Northeast Ohio for providing the highest level of education and care for children with special learning and social needs. Since its founding, JB Schools has built self‑confidence, inspired Christian values and empowered students with skills, knowledge and enthusiasm for life‑long learning in a respectful environment that welcomes diverse faith traditions.

Creating an atmosphere of love, acceptance and belonging in the classroom, recognizing students' unique gifts and talents, and collaborating with students' families to reach goals is just a part of the culture at JB Schools, since the entire community knows that every child learns differently. At JB Schools, certified intervention specialists collaborate with onsite therapists to assess and develop strategies that are tailored to each child's learning style.

JB Schools' team approach to whole‑child learning combines the benefits of occupational, speech, behavior, art and music therapies with academics and social skill development. Also, because continuity is critical to a child's academic success, teams of special education experts work closely with students' families to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed for at‑home‑learning.

High priorities for the Principal include:

• Recruiting, training and supporting a corps of exceptional special education teachers and specialists charged with designing unique learning environments for students.
• Creating deep and meaningful partnerships with families and students to ensure that each child reaches his or her potential.
• Fostering a growth mindset that leads to a reflective, collaborative and inspiring culture for students, families, staff members and external stakeholders.
• Leading the development, coordination and implementation of all school systems, student registration, scheduling, structures and operations aligned with well‑established and proven network policies and procedures.
• Building capacity in direct reports to interpret and use data, develop teacher skills and implement targeted interventions that align with the philosophies and mission of JB Schools.
• Implementing network‑wide systems to gather data for the purpose of assigning and determining the appropriateness of interventions using MAPs and other assessments that drive instruction and services.
• Overseeing the condition of the school's buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Providing fiscal oversight, including operating within an approved budget, analyzing variance from budget and maximizing resource utilization.
• Establishing business partnerships and positive relationships with community leaders while participating in collaboration with JB Schools CEO and the central office advancement team in fundraising activities.
• Communicating and collaborating effectively with the school's Advisory Council to ensure that decisions are well‑informed by the school community.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Ohio Principal's License or Alternate Principal's License

• Valid State certification as an Intervention Specialist and/or Special Education Teacher or significant experience overseeing special educators and/or specialists
• Completion of an approved Principal Preparation Program within 3 years from the start of position
• Master's degree in Educational Administration or a similar field (obtained or in process)

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