| Overview |
The School Program Principal at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center ensures that all students residing in the detention center, regardless of their circumstances or projected time in custody, have access to a consistent high-quality education; works closely with detention center leadership to oversee a safe and equitable learning environment; ensures that clear and measurable goals are established and monitored regarding the achievement of individual students within the school and that the environment fosters the same; supervises teachers in the detention center.
This position supports the mission, vision and goals of the Regional Superintendent of Schools and acts as an effective and professional representative of the Regional Office of Education. |
| Performance Responsibilities |
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The non-exhaustive requirements listed below are representative of work assignments of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintain a professional environment at all times
- Supervise the daily and ongoing operations of the school program within the juvenile detention facility
- Foster a positive learning culture
- Serves as the instructional leader for the facility
- Supervise and evaluate teachers
- Review, monitor & create documents to show evidence of student work, progress
- Review & monitor student IEP’s to provide differentiated instruction
- Provide and participate in Professional Development training
- Assure that curriculum is aligned with State Standards
- Support all instructional programs including high school equivalency and online programs
- Provide updates & feedback to appropriate stakeholders within and outside the organization
- Work with students’ public schools to ensure effective transition and academic records/credit transfer
- Any and all responsibilities assigned by the Regional Superintendent or Cabinet level supervisor
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| Qualifications |
| Education | Master’s degree
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| Experience | Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in a public school setting
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| Licensure | Professional Educator License endorsed in an administrative field required; LBSI endorsement preferred.
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | The following knowledge, skills and abilities are applicable to this position:- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Comprehensive knowledge of Best Practices in Educational Leadership
- Demonstrated knowledge of content and pedagogy
- Excellent organizational, communication and fiscal management skills
- Ability to function effectively in a juvenile detention education environment
- Ability to relate to and serve at-risk youth
- Willingness to obtain LBSI endorsement
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| Terms of Employment | - Full-time, twelve (12) month year
- Salary, work hours and scheduling are at the discretion of the Regional Superintendent or designee and per ROE policy
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| Supervision & Evaluation | - This position reports to the Assistant Regional Superintendent
- Performance will be evaluated per ROE policy.
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| Position Classification | Supervisory |
| Salary Range | $75,000 - $100,000 |
| Benefits | See https://www.kanecountyil.gov/Lists/Jobs/Attachments/1564/Benefits%20Summary.pdf |