Assistant Principal - Urbana

Role description

Join the team at

Circle Academy

in Urbana, Illinois a therapeutic day school dedicated to preparing and empowering K12 students with emotional and behavioral challenges for success in school and in life. We're seeking an

Assistant Principal

who is passionate about student growth, therapeutic education, and collaborative leadership. Working alongside the Principal, the

Assistant Principal

role helps ensure a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment while overseeing:

Therapeutic programming and data-driven interventions

Curriculum and instruction

Academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assessments

Individualized special education programming

School safety initiatives

Extracurricular activities

Supervision of professional and support staff

Qualifications

ISBE type 75 Administrative License or Administrative Endorsement (required)

Bachelors degree (required), Masters degree (preferred)

Licensed teacher (required), LBS I and/or LBS II licensure (preferred)

3-5 years of experience working with youth with severe emotional/behavioral challenges (required)

Note:

All prospective employees must complete a pre-employment physical and background check.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on education and experience

Small class sizes: 10 or fewer students per class

Additional support staff: Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom

Tuition Assistance: Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Teacher Certification

Summer Income: Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $40/hour for the Assistant Principal)

State-of-the-art facilities: Newly constructed, 51,000-square-foot school building

Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Leave

Garner Health

Paytient Card

healthcare navigation and cost savings benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 6% Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Why join us as the Assistant Principal?

We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment. Our culture is grounded in spirituality, teamwork, integrity, and respect. Salary for the Assistant Principal is competitive and based on education and experience. Cunningham Childrens Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cunningham and the Community:
Urbana is part of the vibrant ChampaignUrbana community in east-central Illinois, approximately 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 miles northeast of St. Louis. Home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the area offers the energy of a college town with a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere, along with diverse dining, parks, festivals, and cultural attractions

Founded in 1895,

Cunningham Childrens Home

is a leading child welfare and educational services agency, supporting more than 977 youth and families each year through residential treatment, special education, and community-based programs.