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

Position Website

City Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

3/19/2025

Start Date

7/1/2025