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Menta · Gillespie, IL
Job Description
 
As a School Principal at The Menta Education Group, you will collaborate on the development of school plans and procedures for instruction, student’s social/emotional needs, safety, building procedures, and other building needs.
 
REQUIRED: PEL with Principal Certification
 
904 N Hard Rd, Gillespie, IL 62033
7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar
Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)
 

Responsibilities

  • 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

  • PEL with Principal Certification is required
  • PEL with LBS1 Certification is strongly preferred, but not required
  • A strong knowledge of the IEP process and special education
  • A strong knowledge of the PBIS model 
  • Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills
  • 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:
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Pease refer to the "School Leadership" section for this position's category.
  • 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/

  • Menta Academy Gillespie
    904 N Hard Road, Gillespie, IL 62033
    PK-21 Special Education
     
    The staff at Menta Academy Gillespie is 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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