Assistant Principal Special Education

@ The Menta Education Group
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Assistant Principal Special Education

Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Menta Education Group supports students with disabilities, focusing on academic, behavioral success, and professional development in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • IL PEL Special Ed Certification (LBS1)
  • Leadership experience
  • Knowledge of PBIS
  • Knowledge of Common Core Standards
  • Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

  • IL PEL Principal/Administrator preferred
  • Desire to obtain admin certification
  • Ability to handle multiple projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to student success

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Job Description

As an Assistant Principal at The Menta Education Group, you will support school-wide initiatives that focus on teacher development, implementation of PBIS, and Common Core Standards.

Menta Academy Galesburg

Required: Special Education Teacher Certification (IL PEL with LBS1)

Not required, but preferred: IL PEL with Administrator/Principal Certification

Staff Hrs: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10 month school calendar

Responsibilities

  • Assist lead administrator with school leadership and direction
  • Support school-wide initiatives in special education
  • Drive change by working alongside staff and students to improve academic and behavioral achievement and support the overall learning environment
  • Lead the school by building high performing teams and responsibly manage work and people while enlisting others in the school vision
  • Promote the success of students by creating an instructional program that continually strives to improve teaching and learning
  • Create and maintain a school environment that focuses on students and emphasizes high academic expectations, a personal approach, caring, discipline, and order
  • Encourage professional development and effectively supervise teachers and staff in order to improve student learning and academic achievement
  • Confer with students, parents, and staff to resolve issues and problems

Qualifications

  • Required: Illinois PEL Special Education Teacher Certification (LBS1)
  • Preferred, but not required: Illinois PEL with Principal Certification K-12 or General Administrative Certification or a strong desire to obtain certification
  • Leadership experience
  • A strong knowledge of the PBIS model 
  • Knowledge of Common Core Standards  
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
  • Ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently

Compensation & Benefits

  • In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
  • Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
  • https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "School Leadership" section for this position's category

Menta Academy Galesburg

The staff at Menta Academy Galesburg will be dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.

Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

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