Principal

Sage Alliance Schools • Mahwah, NJ

9h

About The Position

At Sage Alliance Schools, we support students in grades 5–12 through rigorous academics paired with therapeutic services. Guided by care, resilience, and community, we prepare students to thrive inside and outside the classroom. Join our team and empower students to succeed. As the Principal at Sage Alliance, you will lead a private special education school with purpose, compassion, and clarity, building a safe therapeutic learning community where students, educators, and clinicians grow together in support of each learner’s potential.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education with an active principal's license
• Deep knowledge of special education populations and therapeutic school settings
• Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary educational teams
• Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to ethical leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture a safe, respectful, and therapeutic learning community
• Collaborate with educational and clinical leaders to design and implement school programs
• Oversee instructional quality, IEP implementation, and staff performance
• Guide staff and student development through coaching, evaluation, and reflection
• Manage school operations including budgeting, discipline, and community partnerships

Benefits

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
• Sage Alliance Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal