Assistant Principal - Urbana
About The Position
Join the team at Circle Academy in Urbana, Illinois— a therapeutic day school dedicated to preparing and empowering K–12 students with emotional and behavioral challenges for success in school and in life. We're seeking an Assistant Principal who is passionate about student growth, therapeutic education, and collaborative leadership. Working alongside the Principal, the Assistant Principal role helps ensure a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment while overseeing: Therapeutic programming and data-driven interventions Curriculum and instruction Academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assessments Individualized special education programming School safety initiatives Extracurricular activities Supervision of professional and support staff
Requirements
- IS BE type 75 Administrative License or Administrative Endorsement
- Bachelors degree
- Licensed teacher
- 3-5 years of experience working with youth with severe emotional/behavioral challenges
- All prospective employees must complete a pre-employment physical and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree
- LBS I and/or LBS II licensure
Responsibilities
- Overseeing therapeutic programming and data-driven interventions
- Overseeing curriculum and instruction
- Overseeing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assessments
- Overseeing individualized special education programming
- Overseeing school safety initiatives
- Overseeing extracurricular activities
- Supervision of professional and support staff
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Leave
- Garner Health & Paytient Card — healthcare navigation and cost savings benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 6% Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Assistance: Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Teacher Certification
- Summer Income: Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $40/hour for the Assistant Principal)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
