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Duties

Duties

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of School/Principal to lead ExcelPrep. The ideal candidate will embody our mission and values, providing strategic leadership to enhance our programs and create a nurturing, academically focused environment for neurodiverse students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership & Vision
    • Develop and articulate a strategic vision for the school
    • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in instructional methodologies
  • Program Development
    • Oversee the implementation and evaluation of academic and clinical programs
    • Ensure alignment with best practices in education and behavioral science
  • Staff Management
    • Recruit, train, and mentor a diverse team of educators and therapists
    • Promote professional development opportunities and a collaborative work environment
  • Community Engagement
    • Build strong relationships with families, community partners, and stakeholders
    • Advocate for neurodiverse learners within the community and educational systems
  • Administration & Compliance 
    • Manage school operations, budgets, and regulatory compliance
    • Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve student outcomes

 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is:

  • Punctual and dependable
  • Values parent communication
  • Computer savvy - comfortable with google suite, with learning technologies,
  • Creative and flexible - open to learning how to teach students with learning differences
  • Can develop, instruct , and model instructional best practices within student plans
  • Understands the importance of ongoing data collection and analysis
  • Collaborative in communication, planning, and writing 
  • Ability to manage difficult situations and maintain confidentiality. 
  • Knowledge of education law and current practices in education
  • Professional Educator Licensure (PEL)
  • Salary and Benefits Competitive salary based upon experience.
  • Benefits included.
 

 

Salary/Benefits

Pay: Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits: 

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Additional Notes

ABOUT US: ExcelPrep is a small business in Bloomington and Champaign, IL. We are professional, agile and our goal is to Excel Prep is a day school offering two programs for neurodiverse children. Excel Prep offers two programs: an K-8 academic program for children with learning disabilities and our Academic ABA program for students 6-13 The Excel Prep mission is to provide a nurturing academic setting with a concentrated focus on developing cognitive-linguistic abilities. We center direct instruction, instructional design, and precision teaching as hallmarks of our instruction. We believe that instruction is data driven and founded in educational research.

How to Apply

Send Cover letter and Resume to careers@excelprepschools.org

Email Address

careers@excelprepschools.org

School District

Excelprepschools.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/6/2026

Start Date

N/A

Email for More Information

Hr@excelprepschools.org