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PRINCIPAL/EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR, FELICITY SCHOOL

felicity school
Deerfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

Overview

Felicity is a therapeutic day school providing educational services to special education students with emotional disabilities, other health impairments, and learning disabilities. We have a team approach to servicing our students and provide a safe and engaging environment where students can be successful. We are committed to ‘developing the minds and elevating the spirit’ of our students who range from 6-12 grade.

Felicity School is seeking an Educational Director/Principal to oversee school program operations and improve educational outcomes for its special needs students. The ideal candidate possesses the necessary Illinois licenses, and has demonstrated a track record of successful and strong leadership skills. The role includes significant involvement in staff development and leadership in creating a safe and successful environment for all students. Competitive salary, retirement contributions, revenue sharing and ownership stake possible.

The Principal:

· Serves as the chief administrator and instructional leader of a private therapeutic special education day school

· Establishes and maintains educational programs

· Maintains a positive school climate for the learning

· Manages day to-day operations of the school program

· Improves instruction and student outcomes through staff development and curriculum implementation

· Assists with the interviewing, hiring, and assigning of certificated and classified staff; formally evaluates certificated and classified staff as required

· Participates in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for enrolled students; verifies that the meetings are conducted annually and that the necessary records and other legally required documents are completed and processed by all staff members involved

· Recommends, and implements student intervention or disciplinary actions

· Serves as primary liaison between Felicity School and partner school districts

· Interacts with state agencies to optimize services for students

· Provides parents with information concerning the special needs of the students

· Performs other duties as assigned

Valid Illinois teaching and administrative credentials, Special Education Director license preferred.

Join us as we shape future generations through innovative leadership! This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic leader passionate about education who is eager to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while guiding a thriving learning community.

See: www.felicityschool.com

Contact: Mike Nekritz at mnekritz@felicityschool.com

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $140,000

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