Assistant Principal

Nexus Family Healing; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks PTO in first year

Health insurance options

No-cost life insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

401k match

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Hinge Health Benefit

Carrot Fertility Benefit

Tuition assistance and training

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing in Manteno, IL seeks an Assistant Principal for the Safe Harbor School to assist the Principal in managing the education program and staff toward a high-quality, therapeutic learning environment.

The role leads curriculum development, supervises teaching assistants and behavior staff, coordinates IEPs, schedules classes, and ensures compliance with accreditation and safety standards, with opportunities for advancement within Nexus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education with Type 75 licensure; 5 years teaching experience.
• 1+ year supervisory experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/Infection Control/Blood Bourne Pathogen/TCI certification required.
• Valid driver’s license; IL DCFS background check.
• Commitment to diversity and student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain the academic program with current, outcomes-based curriculum.
• Lead and coach teaching assistants and behavior specialists; conduct performance reviews.
• Schedule IEP meetings and communicate with home districts.
• Ensure staffing coverage and back-up support to meet school standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with licensing, HIPAA, and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Curriculum development

IEP coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Type 75 licensure

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

First Aid/CPR

TCI certification

Driver’s license

Job description

Description

Nexus Family Healing is hiring an Assistant Principal for the Safe Harbor School at our Manteno, IL location! Assist the Principal in managing the education program and staff in order to achieve and maintain a high-quality, therapeutic learning and treatment environment. Our teachers enjoy small class sizes, full-time Teaching Assistants in every classroom, and support from Behavior and Residential Staff throughout the school day. Join a team that values collaboration, care, and student success.

Job Type

Full-time

Work Schedule & Salary

• Schedule: Full Time. SHS follows a year-round academic calendar, including scheduled break weeks and holidays off.
• Salary: $80,000-90,000 annually based on credentials and years of teaching experience.

Benefits

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment.
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW – Talk space Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Position Summary

Assist the Principal in managing the education program and staff in order to achieve and maintain a high-quality, therapeutic learning and treatment environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop & Maintain the Academic Program

• In collaboration with School Principal, ensures the development and implementation of school curriculum that is current, outcomes- based, content and quality oriented, with a process for continual improvement.
• Ensures all local and state accreditation requirements are maintained within established guidelines.
• Assists with monitoring the Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) process and serves as the administrative representative at IEP meetings in the Principal’s absence.
• Communicates with resident’s home school districts regarding the client’s placement and related issues.

Teaching Assistant & Behavioral Specialist Leadership & Oversight

• Participates in the interview and selection process for faculty and education staff and conduct thorough reference checks to satisfy Nexus’ requirements of staff positions that will be direct reports (teaching assistants, behavior specialist, etc.).
• Provides leadership and direction to all teaching assistants and behavior specialists; leads, coaches and develops employees, while setting clearly defined performance expectations and meaningful performance feedback.
• Builds strong teams through the use of effective leadership and team-building components including communicating a clear mission to the team, outlining common goals and promoting shared accountability.
• Actively monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of staff performance, as well as behavior management of students in the classroom setting.
• Provides performance management for assigned staff on an ongoing basis and conduct formal performance evaluations that are timely, constructive, and effective; with the Human Resources Department regarding performance evaluations and disciplinary needs.
• Conducts and facilitates faculty meetings in the absence of the Principal.

Academic Programming Support

• Maintains the tracking system for school documentation requirements and deadlines for school reports (i.e., point sheets, incident reports, progress reports); ensures data and information is accurate and up to date.
• Schedules IEP meetings with all appropriate external and internal parties and participates as required; engages in additional school meetings as required, including quarterly staffing meetings.
• Develops and maintains trust, rapport and credibility with students, parents, guardians, home school districts, social service agencies to support the development of youth.
• Oversees the scheduling of outings, field trips and monthly incentives, and reviews the educational relevancy of the outing with the Principal prior to approvals.
• Assists in the development of the school schedule and maintains a master schedule of all class times, along with meeting times and other events to ensure time conflicts are kept to a minimum (i.e., IEP meetings, case conferences, retreats, school assemblies, field trips)
• Serves as ‘back-up’ to Principal in their absence; provides assistance to the principal in assessment and development of school curriculum on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures appropriate staffing of all classrooms and provide backup support where required to ensure adequate coverage to meet school standards.

Therapeutic Treatment & Learning Environment

• Participates in quarterly meetings with Quality Improvement staff to assess data/outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with established safety and health codes and procedures for both faculty and students; identifies safety and risk management issues that impact the therapeutic school environment, recommend solutions, and implements changes where approved/appropriate.
• Ensures appropriate boundaries are maintained in all staff/student interactions and that physical interventions are conducted appropriately and within training parameters.
• Demonstrates an acceptance and respectfulness toward diversity concerning commonalities and differences such as: gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, sexual preference, disability, and gender identity.

Educational Policy, Procedure & Compliance

• Serves as an educational liaison as assigned with internal academy departments and external agencies and contacts.
• Provides crisis intervention and applies de-escalation techniques when appropriate while maintaining appropriate boundaries and relationships with students.
• Remains current on the latest accepted teaching techniques and be able to tailor teacher feedback to meet the needs of the emotionally and behaviorally challenged students within an educational and/or residential setting.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and training sessions as required by Nexus; attends relevant conferences for continued education. Understands and supports the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities.
• Ensures confidentiality regarding students in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Remains current on all company policies, assigned trainings and/or certification requirements; exhibits a high degree of ethical conduct, discretion and confidentiality while exemplifying professional behavior.
• Exhibit clear, professional, respectful and effective communication when interfacing with residents, staff, families and external contacts and share knowledge, information and resources appropriately.
• Assist with off-campus activities when needed and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in education along with Type 75 licensure required, along with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience; master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 1+ year supervisory experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/Infection Control/Blood Bourne Pathogen/TCI certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
• Must successfully pass an IL DCFS criminal background check.
• Successfully participate and complete a three-part Therapeutic Crisis Intervention exam and training
• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

Commitment To Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

Salary Description

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00