Principal

Nexus Family Healing•Manteno, IL

10h•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing's Safe Harbor School in Manteno, IL has an exciting opportunity for a new Principal! Safe Harbor School is our very own private school at Nexus Family Healing. SHS is the on-campus, non-public school that serves our grade level 6-12 youth receiving treatment. Students participate in a curriculum that is tailored to their unique needs and current grade level. The school provides a special education curriculum that is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Education
PEL (Professional Educator License) with General Administrator/Principal Endorsement (formally known as a type 75)
LBS1 endorsement required
Valid driver's license required and meets the state regulating agency and corporate driving requirements
Must successfully pass an IL DCFS criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Managerial experience in a community-based school or psychiatric setting a plus/preferred
Certification in Emotional Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities and/or other related special need areas
Must be able to assist staff in proper restraining of residents.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 with assistance.
Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential unit.
May need to sit for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the academic programming
Ensure a curriculum that is current, outcome based, and is of high quality, with a process for continual improvement
Ensure all state and accreditation requirements are met and remain current
Review and conduct Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
Communicate with residents’ home school district regarding the youth’s placement and related issues
Manage department budget and participate in annual budgeting process. Approve purchase of books and materials for staff and classroom use.
Actively participate in the interview and selection process for faculty and education staff
Supervise and participate in the orientation process
Mentor, train and develop faculty and education staff and ensure the process is consistently and effectively administered
Provide performance management for staff on an ongoing basis and conduct formal performance evaluations that are timely, constructive and effective
Conduct faculty meetings on a regular basis
Facilitate teacher participation in clinical/therapeutic staffings
Ensure an environment and culture conducive to therapeutic treatment and learning
Ensure and monitor compliance with safety and health codes and procedures for faculty and residents/students.
Ensure appropriate boundaries are maintained in all staff/student interactions and that physical interventions are conducted appropriately and within training parameters.
Ensure appropriate staffing of all classrooms and obtain backup support/staff when required, to ensure adequate coverage to meet school standards
Serve as primary education liaison with internal departments and external agencies and contacts
Provide crisis intervention and apply de-escalation techniques when appropriate while maintaining appropriate boundaries and relationships with students
Identify and develop proposals for grants having the potential for enhanced programming.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required by Nexus. Attend relevant conferences for continued education. Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities.
Ensure confidentiality regarding residents’ medical background and treatment issues and comply with Nexus policies involving resident privacy and confidentiality rules for residents and their families.