Assistant Principal​/IEP Case Manager; Therapeutic Day School

Position: Assistant Principal / IEP Case Manager (Therapeutic Day School)
JOB SCOPE:

The Assistant Principal / IEP Case Manager serves as a key member of the school leadership team, providing instructional, operational, and compliance leadership within a therapeutic day school setting. This role supports students with significant social, emotional, behavioral, and learning needs by ensuring high-quality, individualized educational programming and adherence to all special education requirements.

This role blends building-level administrative leadership with comprehensive oversight of special education case management, including IEP development, implementation, staff support and compliance to ensure program consistency. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal to ensure that all educational programming, therapeutic services, special education processes and operational practices are executed with fidelity and in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Illinois School Code, and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) regulations

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), including:
LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist I) Endorsement

AND one of the following:

Director of Special Education Endorsement
General Administrative Endorsement
School Principal Endorsement
Supervisory Endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a therapeutic day school or specialized special education setting
Experience serving as an IEP Case Manager and/or LEA Representative
Teacher evaluator designation
Strong background in compliance, instructional coaching, and data-driven decision-making
Familiarity with CPS IEP systems (SSM) and Embrace IEP

Job Responsibilities:

Special Education Compliance, IEP Oversight & Case Management

School Leadership & Support for Day-to-Day Operations

Assessment Coordination & Data Management

Program Coordination & Partnerships

This is a full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week, daytime hours M-F. Full-time employees at PACTT are eligible for full benefits after their probationary period ends.

Benefits include vacation/sick time, affordable health and dental insurance, and a free life insurance policy.

PACTT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:
From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
LBS1 (Required)
ISBE School Admin Endorsement (Principal, General Admin) (Required)

Work Location:

In person