Principal

Position Summary

Responsible for leading, supervising and overseeing the education program and staff to achieve and maintain a high quality, therapeutic learning, and treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the academic programming
• Ensure a curriculum that is current, outcome based, and is of high quality, with a process for continual improvement
• Ensure all state and accreditation requirements are met and remain current
• Review and conduct Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
• Communicate with residents’ home school district regarding the youth’s placement and related issues
• Manage department budget and participate in annual budgeting process
• Acknowledge purchase of books and materials for staff and classroom use
• Actively participate in the interview and selection process for faculty and education staff
• Serve as primary education liaison with internal departments and external agencies and contacts
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required by Nexus
• Attend relevant conferences for continued education
• Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities
• Ensure confidentiality regarding residents’ medical background and treatment issues and comply with Nexus policies involving resident privacy and confidentiality rules for residents and their families

Requirements

• Required Education and Licensure: Master’s Degree in Education, PEL (Professional Educator License) with General Administrator/Principal Endorsement, LBS1 endorsement required
• Managerial experience in a community-based school or psychiatric setting a plus/preferred
• Valid driver's license required and meets the state regulating agency and corporate driving requirements
• Must successfully pass an IL DCFS criminal background check
• Certification in Emotional Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities and/or other related special need areas preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to assist staff in proper restraining of residents
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 with assistance
• Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential unit
• Might need to sit for long periods of time

Pay And Schedule

Full-time onsite opportunity
Location: 101 Bramble, Manteno, IL 60950
Starting at $100,000k - $110,000k annually
Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
Plus Floating Holidays!
Multiple options for health insurance coverage
No-cost life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
401k match
NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
Tuition assistance, discounts, and professional training opportunities
Advancement pathways and internal promotion
Internships opportunities and much more!

Nexus Family Healing's ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

About the Role

Nexus Family Healing's Safe Harbor School in Manteno, IL has an exciting opportunity for a new Principal!

Qualifications

At Nexus Family Healing, we not only support diversity – we celebrate it and rely on it for the betterment of our employees, our services, and our impact on the community. We strive to provide the best quality care for our youth and the best work environment for our employees through an inclusive team culture.

Skills

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Benefits

Nexus Family Healing offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Plus Floating Holidays!
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance, discounts, and professional training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• Internships opportunities and much more!