2026-2027 Cove Career Center Principal

Cove Career Center Principal2026 - 2027 School Year StartDate: July 2026Job Summary:The Cove Career Center Principal provides day-to-day management of the Career Center Transition Program and all core functions that support The Cove School’s mission.Pay & Benefits:Salary starting at $110,000: (salary is commensurate with education, licensure and experience)Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability and Life InsuranceComprehensive Employee Assistance Programs10 sick, 4 personal days, 20 vacation daysTuition Reimbursement for continuing educationProfessional Development OpportunitiesSchedule:Full-time (12 Month Employee)Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (or later per specific responsibilities identified below)Requirements:Master’s degree requiredState of Illinois Professional Educator’s License (PEL)/General Administrative & Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS-1) or special education endorsement; Illinois Educator TrainingExperience:Prior leadership experience in special educationHigh School teaching or administrator experience, preferredAdministering classroom and schoolwide behavior management programs, creating lesson places and writing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)Collaborating with a multidisciplinary group of professionals in a diverse student population and settingApplication or experience with improving academic achievementKnowledge/Skills:Knowledge of special education law, policies, and proceduresKnowledge of state and federal guidelines for the educational requirements for students with special needsAbility to articulate sound educational philosophyAbility to lead IEP meetingsExcellent instructional competenceAbility to evaluate the instructional processBackground in computer and assistive technologyLeadership qualities and excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility and willingness to contribute to a collegial working environment and to perform responsibilities in accordance with applicable guidelines, policies, and proceduresCommitment to innovation and creativityDuties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):Instructional & Personnel LeadershipProvide 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 employeesDevelop and evaluate curriculum and programsKeep current with technologies and their uses as they pertain to educating studentsDemonstrate knowledge of and compliance with Part 401 rules and section 226 of the Illinois administrative codesSupport the entire IEP process and teamActs as the LEA for the IEP processLead the behavior management process and teamOrganizational LeadershipProvide day-to-day management of the school in association with the Executive DirectorDevelop and oversee all of the operations of the regular school program and ESY programWork 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 needsRecognize personnel policies/regulations and the importance of conferring with faculty, district personnel, and the community in a professional mannerAssure the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students and facultyCommunicate effectively and assist in resolving conflicts with students, parents, faculty, and community membersStrive to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional growth and development activities by utilizing information and insights gained in professional efforts for self-improvementCoordinates with the transition team at The Cove School and leads the parent education seriesOperational LeadershipCreate a master schedule including all classes, therapies, and teacher prep periods, as well as scheduling dates for progress and report card distributionCoordinate 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 documentationLead and support the alumni programCommunity LeadershipProject a positive image to the community through the dissemination of ideas, information and responsiveness to student, family, SC district, and community agency concernsParticipates in Cove Community EventsCoordinates with adult agencies and businesses for internship opportunities and adult servicesAbout 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The-Cove-School