Assistant Principal Special Education

The Menta Education Group; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Education Group in Galesburg, IL seeks an Assistant Principal to support school leadership, PBIS initiatives, and Common Core implementation. This full-time, at-will role anchors a 10-month calendar with a 12-month pay structure.

Required IL PEL with LBS1 and Principal Endorsement or a strong plan to obtain it. Expect collaboration with staff, continuous professional development, and a focus on student achievement.

Qualifications

• IL PEL with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher Endorsement) with Principal Endorsement OR IL PEL with LBS1 with strong desire to obtain Principal Endorsement.
• Strong knowledge of PBIS model and Common Core Standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead administrator with school leadership and direction
• Support school-wide initiatives in special education
• Drive change by working with staff and students to improve academic and behavioral achievement
• Lead the school by building high performing teams and managing work and people
• Promote student success by creating an instructional program that improves teaching and learning
• Create a school environment focusing on students with high expectations, care, discipline and order
• Encourage professional development and supervise teachers and staff to improve student learning and achievement
• Confer with students, parents, and staff to resolve issues and problems

Skills

PBIS knowledge

Common Core Standards

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

IL PEL w/ LBS1

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.

Location: Galesburg, IL.

Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. , Mon-Fri, following a 10 Month School Year Calendar.

Continuous, Direct-Hire, At-Will Employment: Return school year after school year. 10 Month School Calendar, 12 Month Pay.

Required: IL PEL with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher Endorsement) with Principal Endorsement -OR- IL PEL w/ LBS1 with a strong desire to obtain Principal Endorsement

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: IL PEL with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher Endorsement) with Principal Endorsement -OR- IL PEL w/ LBS1 with a strong desire to obtain Principal endorsement
• A strong knowledge of the PBIS modelKnowledge 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/
• Please 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/

$75,000 - $108,000 a year

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.