School Principal

The Menta Education Group; Gillespie (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

The Menta Education Group is seeking a School Principal in Gillespie, IL. The role involves developing school plans, leading staff, and supporting special education initiatives. Candidates must have a PEL with Principal Certification, strong skills in managing the IEP process, and excellent communication abilities. The salary ranges from $75,000 to $108,000 annually with benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 403(b) retirement plan. This is a direct hire position following a school calendar.

Qualifications

• PEL with Principal Certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of the IEP process and special education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support school-wide initiatives in special education.
• Drive change and improve academic and behavioral achievement.
• Lead and manage high performing teams.
• Create an instructional program to improve teaching and learning.
• Maintain a school environment focused on students.
• Encourage professional development for teachers and staff.
• Confer with students, parents, and staff to resolve issues.

Skills

Knowledge of IEP process and special education

Excellent organization and time management skills

Knowledge of Common Core Standards

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Education

PEL with Principal Certification

PEL with LBS1 Certification

Job description

Join The Menta Education Group as a School Principal and collaborate on developing school plans and procedures for instruction, student social/emotional needs, safety, building procedures, and other building needs.

Location: 904 N Hard Rd, Gillespie, IL 62033. Grade Levels: PK-21 Special Education. Salary: $75,000 - $108,000 a year. Schedule: 7:30 am–3:00 pm CT, Monday–Friday, following a school calendar. Direct Hire: 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 is available.
• Compensation Information:
• 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.

$75,000 - $108,000 a year

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.