Job Description

🚩 Starting Salary: $75,000 /year and UP↑ based on experience.

🏫 Environment: Alternative Education Program, High School

Ombudsman Educational Services , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Assistant School Principal to join our award-winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a dynamic, student-focused, and achievement-oriented environment, seek a leadership role with genuine purpose, and possess strategic vision, exceptional problem-solving abilities, a sense of humor, and unwavering dedication to excellence — We Should Talk! 📲

As the Assistant School Principal , you will play a critical role in driving student achievement at the High School level by championing the consistent use of instructional best practices aligned with ChanceLight methodologies and Ombudsman policies. Your leadership will directly impact student success through strategies such as personalized computer-assisted learning, engaging teacher-led instruction, and collaborative small-group activities. You will foster and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment for students and staff, diligently adhering to established guidelines for addressing or reporting concerns and incidents.

Under the guidance and direction of the Center Operations Supervisor, you will provide essential leadership, quality assurance, and administrative oversight, ensuring effective daily management and continuous improvement of the Ombudsman site. Your commitment will empower educators, inspire students, and cultivate a culture dedicated to excellence and achievement.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Providing visionary leadership to drive student success and operational excellence by supervising staff, developing and executing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs, and engaging actively in professional development opportunities.
• Participating proactively in the hiring process to build a highly effective site team; assigning tasks clearly, creating individualized professional growth plans, consistently evaluating employee performance, providing constructive coaching, acknowledging accomplishments, and promptly addressing concerns to ensure a productive school environment.
• Ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for both students and staff through meticulous oversight of site and classroom operations.
• Ensuring strict compliance with contractual obligations and state-specific requirements; clearly communicating these standards and expectations to all staff members to drive successful outcomes.
• Performing a broad range of managerial responsibilities including staff supervision, scheduling, technology oversight, and facility management to sustain effective site operations.
• Representing Ombudsman professionally and effectively within the local community, school district, and regional meetings; actively communicating and collaborating with families, district representatives, and community stakeholders.
• Analyzing the professional development requirements of staff, aligning training initiatives with Ombudsman's instructional vision and district-wide goals to enhance educator effectiveness.
• Planning, preparing, and delivering ChanceLight-approved instructional strategies and practices to foster engaging, active learning experiences aligned with the site's instructional vision; closely monitoring and leveraging ChanceLight resources to enhance educational outcomes.
• Preparing and presenting detailed, accurate reports on student progress, achievements, and related activities; systematically compiling, analyzing, and applying assessment data to measure student growth and inform targeted academic interventions.
• Demonstrating strong leadership, collaborative team-building skills, and exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written.
• Instructing, monitoring, and evaluating teachers and students in the effective use of instructional materials and technologies, ensuring instructional fidelity and accurate assessment of student learning; regularly observing and documenting performance and development of staff and students.
• Maintaining thorough, accurate, and confidential records of student progress and achievement, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, Ombudsman guidelines, and district policies.
• Managing student behavior positively by embodying Ombudsman's philosophy and adhering consistently to school policies; addressing disciplinary issues appropriately while providing academic support, counseling, and encouragement to students.
• Participating actively in assurance and accreditation processes, contributing positively to site performance standards and accreditation achievements.
• Providing, soliciting, and responding positively and constructively to both formal and informal feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Working collaboratively with the site-based team and both field-level and national support teams to ensure cohesive efforts and the overall success of the organization.
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support the ongoing growth and effectiveness of the school community.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Meet all state and district requirements for appropriate licensing and/or credentials.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL professional educator (PEL) credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL administrative endorsement.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in a classroom setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations, functions, and staffing requirements.
• Prior experience and highly skilled in providing professional development and/or coaching to teachers.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
• Skilled leader who exhibits the characteristics of servant leadership, looking to the needs of the team and seeking to help solve problems and promote personal development.

 

  is a division of   , the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives !

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a  Chance   to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance 
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off 
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your   Chance !

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

 

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Education

Required

• Masters or better in Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• All State Req Credentials
• Professional Educator
• IL - Admin. Endorsement

Skills

Required

• Alternative Education
• High School Education
• Leadership
• Counseling & Guidance
• Performance Management
• Teacher Mentoring/Training
• Parent Counseling & Train
• Community Relations
• Crisis Intervention
• Student Development
• Student Re-Engagement
• Learning Disabilities
• Behavioral Intervention
• Working With At-Risk Students
• Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Personalized Instruction
• Classroom Management
• Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Project Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Job Tags

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