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The Outlet —Springfield, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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Program Director

The Outlet -
Springfield, IL

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$60,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
School experience
Restorative practices in classroom management
Trauma-sensitive environment
Employee relationship building
Master's degree
Classroom behavior modification
Restorative justice disciplinary approach

Full Job Description

We are seeking an empathetic, visionary, and resilient Program Director to lead our alternative school program. You will oversee a non-traditional educational environment dedicated to helping credit-deficient students, youth, and those facing systemic or personal barriers graduate. You will manage a multidisciplinary team of educators and support staff, drive trauma-informed instructional practices, and cultivate a community focused on restoration, accountability, and academic success.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Establish a safe, inclusive, and therapeutic culture built on restorative justice and trauma-informed practices.
Staff Supervision: Recruit, evaluate, and mentor alternative education teachers, mentors social workers, counselors, and support staff.
Student Case Management: Oversee individualized graduation plans, monitor credit recovery progress, and spearhead student retention initiatives.
Crisis Intervention: Lead behavior management plans, de-escalation protocols, and disciplinary actions using restorative approaches rather than traditional suspension models.
Community Advocacy: Connect students and families with external social services, mental health professionals, probation offices, and workforce development programs.
Compliance & Operations: Manage the program budget, ensure compliance with state high school graduation requirements, and oversee standardized testing compliance.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Secondary Education, Special Education, or a related field.
Certification: Administrative License, or equivalent school leadership credential.
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years teaching or leading in an alternative high school, juvenile justice, drop-out prevention, or high-need secondary setting.
Skills: Expert knowledge of credit recovery software, trauma-informed care, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and secondary school graduation pathways.

Physical & Mental Demands

Ability to maintain calm focus and clear judgment during high-stress behavioral crises.
Frequent walking through corridors and classrooms to maintain a highly visible leadership presence.

Additionally, this position requires the following key success qualities:

Strong administrative and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Commitment to continuous improvement
Practice effective team behavior and demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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