Southeast Alternative School Principal

Duties

Core Competencies:

* Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills

* Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skill

* Effective collaborative problem-solving ability

* Experience and success in working with students with emotional disabilities

Essential Functions:

* Understand, implement, and share all SASED and School District building policies and assist in the development of administrative processes and procedures.

* Develop, articulate, steward, and operationalize a clear vision for learning for all students and implement a strategic plan to accomplish that vision, focusing on social and emotional supports.

* Ensure that all school stakeholders are able to articulate a clear and shared vision for learning.

* Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment for all.

* Promote high-quality instructional practices and social and emotional instruction that consistently allow for excellent instruction school-wide.

* Be visible and consistent presence throughout the school

* Provide staff with timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice

* Clearly communicate learning and development goals that reflect high expectations for learning and growth, a belief that all students can learn, and a commitment to meet each student's individualized educational needs

Develop a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students that promote critical reflection, shared accountability, and continuous improvement.

* Manage conflict constructively at all levels.

* Carefully select and effectively assign staff and support the professional growth of staff members in a differentiated manner based on identified needs and individual goals.

* Deliberately build leadership capacity among staff.

* Collect, analyze, and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, student and staff well-being, and professional development for staff

* Develop positive and collaborative relationships with families.

* Self-motivated to initiate and sustain relationships with community business, cultural and not for profit partners.

* Manage the school budget, requisitions, and all school funds.

* Oversee the upkeep of school facilities and building.

* Ensures students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment in accordance with state and federal law

* Coordinate compliance with ISBE regulations and mandates, including IEP Compliance and implementation, maintaining accurate records, and sharing new information.

* Respond to the changing needs of education and the SASED member districts through a shared vision, innovative practices, and collaborative partnerships

* Assesses student needs and recommends and monitors student support program ensuring equitable opportunity for success for all students

* Oversee testing accommodations and alternate testing

* Coordinate and supervise ESY Programs.

* Ensure quality school and community relations through coordination and participating in special programs, ie- open houses, parent and student programs

* Maintain knowledge of current research and best practices in education through professional reading, memberships

* Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Professional Educator License and at least one of the following endorsements:
Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1), Speech and Language Pathologist (non-teaching), School Social Worker, or School Psychologist

* Type 75 Administrative, Principal's Leadership Endorsement, or Director of Special Education Endorsement

* Illinois State Board of Education issued teacher and principal evaluator designations

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range: $105,000-$115,000

Benefits

How to Apply

Please apply at the link found here

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

School District

https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Position Website

City Website

https:///pathways

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

3/19/2025

Start Date

7/1/2025