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