School Principal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a dedicated School Principal in Chicago, IL. The role involves collaborating on school plans, driving change to improve academic achievements, and supporting students’ social/emotional needs. Successful candidates will have a Principal Certification, excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a strong preference for special education knowledge. A compensation range of $75,000 to $108,000 annually is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Principal Certification to lead the school.
• Strong preference for LBS1 Certification for special education knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives in special education to improve student outcomes.
• Lead staff towards high academic expectations and mentoring.
• Create an environment focusing on student success and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Knowledge of IEP process

Knowledge of PBIS model

Education

PEL with Principal Certification

PEL with LBS1 Certification

Job description

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.

6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago, IL 60638

8:00am-3:30pm 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/

$75,000 - $108,000 a year

About Our School

The staff at Menta Academy Marion 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.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships: The Menta 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.