ROE 21 School Principal

Regional Office of Education #21 is seeking applicants for  

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

ROE 21 is seeking an innovative and student-focused leader to serve as Principal of our Alternative School, a program designed to empower students academically and personally. This school serves students facing unique challenges that impact their success in traditional settings. Through structured academic programming, individualized interventions, and strong community partnerships, we help students build resilience, stay engaged, and achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a visionary instructional leader who will cultivate a high-expectations learning environment, implement data-driven academic strategies, and lead a dedicated team of educators in preparing students for success in school and beyond.

KEY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

• Lead academic programming that prioritizes rigor, student engagement, and individualized learning plans.

• Develop and implement attendance improvement strategies, ensuring proactive outreach and intervention strategies to support at-risk students.
• Strengthen partnerships with home schools to align academic plans, support transitions, and track student progress.
• Provide instructional leadership, coaching staff in best practices for classroom management, differentiated instruction, and student engagement.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to identify learning gaps, measure growth, and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive school culture that promotes academic accountability, social-emotional development, and post-secondary readiness.
• Build community and agency partnerships to expand career pathways, mentoring opportunities, and additional student supports.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal education policies, advocating for the unique needs of alternative education students.

WHAT MAKES A STRONG CANDIDATE?

The ideal candidate is a proactive, solution-oriented leader who believes in the potential of every student. They have experience in alternative education, instructional leadership, and student engagement, with a strong track record of improving academic outcomes and attendance, while fostering a collaborative school environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative or Principal Endorsement.

• Experience in alternative education, instructional leadership, staff supervision, attendance intervention, and behavioral support is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to drive student success through effective leadership, staff collaboration, and school-wide improvement initiatives.

WHY JOIN ROE #21?

ROE #21 is committed to building the capacity of learners, educators, and leaders across Southern Illinois. As Principal, you will lead a school that transforms student lives by blending academic excellence, accountability, and individualized support.

APPLY TODAY!

Are you ready to lead a school that changes lives? If you’re a dedicated, student-centered leader who is passionate about academic success and holistic student growth, we want you on our team!

SALARY / BENEFITS: This is an 11-month position offering a salary range of $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to the competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package.

Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, and criminal background check, as well as meeting the Faith’s Law background requirements. Candidates who refuse to submit to employment requirements will be disqualified from the hiring process.  

HOW TO APPLY: Mail or email cover letter, resume, transcripts, (3) professional references, and the ROE 21 Employment Application to Ms. Emily West, Internal Operations Director, 502 W Jackson St., Marion, IL  62959, [email protected] . The ROE 21 Employment Application can be found here: https://www.roe21.org/jobs/.  

Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.