
*Anticipated* Assistant Principal-Gages Lake School
Job Description
SEDOL Overview
Welcome to the Special Education District of Lake County. SEDOL is a cooperative educational system working with 31 local school districts to serve their students facing physical, emotional, and other learning challenges. Our mission is to provide "Exceptional Services for Exceptional Students by Exceptional Staff".
Our Beliefs
- All persons shall be valued and treated with respect and dignity;
- All students can succeed;
- Students shall be educated in or as close to their home school as appropriate;
- Students shall be provided services based upon their individual needs;
- Quality educational services shall be made available to all students; and,
- Schools, families, and communities shall work cooperatively to provide and promote appropriate educational services for all students.
Gages Lake School Overview:
Gages Lake School is designed to support students who face significant emotional and behavioral challenges. The program emphasizes the delivery of therapeutic interventions tailored to each student's unique needs, helping them navigate social and emotional hurdles while also fostering academic growth.
Position: Assistant Principal
Description: The Special Education District of Lake County has an Anticipated opening for a full-time Assistant Principal at Gages Lake School in Gages Lake, Illinois for the 2026-2027 school year. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Principal is to support the instructional program under the supervision of the assigned administrator. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following activities:
- Consulting with classroom teacher and support staff on behavioral and instructional interventions and strategies through classroom observations and direct participation.
- Conducting student observations upon request and providing feedback to the assigned administrator and educational team related to strategies and interventions.
- Assisting with student placement procedures.
- Serving as the administrative designee for the assigned administrator in his/her absence from scheduled meetings and conferences and assisting with the day-to-day operation of the assigned program(s)
- Conducting teacher evaluations as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) year of applicable teaching experience for the assigned program, preferred.
- LBS-l Illinois Licensure
- Administrative/Principal License
Salary/Benefits: Salary range $78,000-$99,846 dependent on experience, benefits that is locally competitive