2026-2027 Cove Career Center Principal

The Cove School•Northbrook, IL

3d•$110,000 - $110,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master’s degree required
State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License (PEL)/General Administrative & Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS-1) or special education endorsement; Illinois Educator Training
Prior leadership experience in special education
Administering 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 setting
Application or experience with improving academic achievement
Knowledge of special education law, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for the educational requirements for students with special needs
Ability to articulate sound educational philosophy
Ability to lead IEP meetings
Excellent instructional competence
Ability to evaluate the instructional process
Background in computer and assistive technology
Leadership qualities and excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to contribute to a collegial working environment and to perform responsibilities in accordance with applicable guidelines, policies, and procedures
Commitment to innovation and creativity

Nice To Haves

High School teaching or administrator experience, preferred

Responsibilities

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
Acts as the LEA for the IEP process
Lead the behavior management process and team
Provide day-to-day management of the school in association with the Executive Director
Develop and oversee all of the operations of the regular school program and 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
Coordinates with the transition team at The Cove School and leads the parent education series
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
Lead and support the alumni program
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
Coordinates with adult agencies and businesses for internship opportunities and adult services