PRINCIPAL

About the role

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is a 30-year-old organization dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. We seek compassionate, dedicated professionals who want to make a difference and build rewarding careers.

Responsibilities

• Interact with district administrators, teachers, students, and care providers to support and facilitate the maintenance and development of quality services for youth placed at Meridian North.
• Manage school administrative functions to maintain safe and efficient school operations within State and Corporate guidelines.
• Facilitate communication between personnel, students, and/or parents to evaluate situations, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
• Collaborate with District administrative staff to facilitate program development, curriculum implementation, and behavioral expectations.
• Assist staff in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and the education portion of the Abraxas Treatment Plan for youth recommended to Meridian North for placement.
• Develop and coordinate procedures for monitoring and evaluating student progress consistent with individual educational plans.
• Identify at-risk children and families and refer them to the proper agencies for services.
• Provide direct services to individuals with exceptional needs on a consultant basis; provide coordination of transition and collaboration with regular education of Meridian North students.
• Process student disciplinary actions, personnel actions, and/or related matters to document such actions and adhere to district policies and/or corporate requirements.
• Plan and coordinate in-service programs on an ongoing basis to ensure that the staff has appropriate expertise to meet the unique needs of exceptional students.
• Evaluate personnel for the purpose of ensuring standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Supervise instructional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of the school curriculum.

Requirements

• Illinois School Principal License
• Special Education License
• LBS I
• Advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs preferred.
• Knowledge of current legislation and regulations as they relate to special education; existing resources and materials available for use in Special Education curriculum, including current trends in technology for education; teacher-oriented educational assessment tools and techniques; alternative learning strategies; behavioral/emotional intervention strategies; implementation of the common core standards.
• The ability and understanding to develop, monitor, and administer assigned program budgets.

Qualifications

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Valid Driver's License
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Skills

• Structure classroom environments and resources
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with individuals and groups in both oral and written form
• Manage and supervise selection, assignment, evaluation of certificated and classified staff
• Work accurately under time constraints
• Prepare professionally written correspondence

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive Compensation, DailyPay, Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Employee Referral Bonuses, Company-Paid Training

Pay

$90,000 annually, Final rate will be based on years of experience and academic credentials

Schedule

Full-Time

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation