Duties
Job Summary:
The Associate Principal assists the Principal and/or Executive Director in providing day-to-day management of the school and all core functions that support The Cove School’s mission.
Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Instructional & Personnel Leadership
- Provide teachers support to foster a classroom climate conducive to learning, and assistance to develop, implement and monitor progress toward Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Contribute to the selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of certified and classified employees
- Develop and evaluate curriculum and programs
- Keep current with technologies and their uses as they pertain to educating students
- Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with Part 401 rules and section 226 of the Illinois administrative codes
- Support the entire IEP process and team
- Support the behavior management process and team schoolwide
- Supervise instructional assistants, nurse team, and other staff as needed
Organizational Leadership
- Leads the ESY Program
- Work in conjunction with fellow administrators (i.e., Principal, Clinical Director, District Liaison, Director of Finance, Director of Advancement) to maintain and enhance an organizational culture that prioritizes students' and staff needs
- Recognize personnel policies/regulations and the importance of conferring with faculty, district personnel, and the community in a professional manner
- Assure the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students and faculty
- Communicate effectively and assist in resolving conflicts with students, parents, faculty, and community members
- Strive to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional growth and development activities by utilizing information and insights gained in professional efforts for self-improvement
Operational Leadership
- Create a master schedule including all classes, therapies, and teacher prep periods, as well as scheduling dates for progress and report card distribution
- Coordinate and supervise after-school and evening activities: assign student teachers/observers, assign coverage as necessary, lead staff meetings, lead teacher departmental meetings, assist with IEP documentation
- Coordinate and leads the substitute process
Community Leadership
- Project a positive image to the community through the dissemination of ideas, information and responsiveness to student, family, SC district, and community agency concerns
- Participates in Cove Community Events
Salary/Benefits
Pay & Benefits:
* Salary starting at $105,000: (salary is commensurate with education, licensure and experience)
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs
* 10 sick, 4 personal days, 20 vacation days
* Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
* Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Notes
Schedule:
* Full-time (12 Month Employee)
* Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (or later per specific responsibilities identified below)
About Us:
The Cove School is a non-public therapeutic day school for students with learning disabilities located in Northbrook, IL. Cove students come from 60 nearby different public schools and families can also choose to fund tuition privately. Classes are kept small. Teaching is flexible and varies according to the individual student’s learning style. A team of onsite specialists work collaboratively to provide students intensive, integrated related services.
How to Apply
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