Compensation

Compensation is based on education, relevant experience, and qualifications. The starting salary of $93,000 represents the entry-level rate for candidates with no prior experience. Candidates with relevant experience and advanced qualifications may be eligible for a higher starting salary.

Inspire. Lead. Empower.

Are you ready to lead a nonpublic school where every student is valued, every voice is heard, and every success matters?

At UCP - Center for Disability Services, we believe in an inclusive society where people of all abilities thrive. As the next School Principal, you’ll do more than manage a program — you’ll lead a mission, shaping the educational journeys of students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and fostering a culture where excellence, compassion, and progress walk hand-in-hand.

What You’ll Do (In a Nutshell):

As the Principal, you will:

• Oversee all school operations with heart and strategy.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with school districts, families, and the community.
• Guide, supervise, and inspire school staff through coaching, evaluation, and collaboration.
• Champion inclusive, evidence-based education in a supportive, data-driven environment.
• Represent our school and mission with professionalism, passion, and purpose — from board meetings to family tours to community events.

You’ll be the bridge between compliance and compassion, between policy and possibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide educational and administrative leadership to all school staff and students
• Ensure compliance with ISBE and state/federal special education regulations
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff; manage hiring and onboarding
• Oversee IEP processes and maintain high-quality instructional practices
• Maintain partnerships with referring school districts and community agencies
• Collaborate on budgets, grants, marketing, and agency events

You Are:

? A visionary leader who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
? A relationship-builder with exceptional communication skills
? A detail-oriented professional who’s passionate about education and inclusion
? An advocate for people with disabilities who’s not afraid to innovate and lead change