The Assistant Principal will lead school initiatives, support special education, drive academic improvement, supervise staff, and promote high academic expectations.
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.
Required: Special Education Teacher Certification (IL PEL with LBS1)
Preferrred: Principal Certification- Tuition reimbursement for Principal endorsement provided if needed
Staff Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10 Month School Calendar
Flexible start date immediate, summer or school year
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
About Menta Academy Bourbonnais
At Menta Academy Bourbonnais, our team is all about helping kids be their best in three key areas:
• Developing a love of learning.
• Gaining the tools necessary to shine academically.
• Becoming good people beyond the classroom.
We've set up our classes to be lively and engaging so every student can have a shot at both learning and behaving well each day. We're here to support each student's unique learning journey and make sure they're set up for success in school and beyond.
We are dedicated to supporting each child tirelessly, ensuring they receive the assistance and resources necessary to overcome obstacles, attain academic success, leave a lasting imprint on their communities, and unleash their complete potential.
Accreditation
Menta Academy Bourbonnais is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as a nonpublic educational facility (14-7.02) for special education students in kindergarten through age 22. It offers elementary, middle and high school programming to children with diverse learning needs.
Menta Academy Bourbonnais is NCA accreditation through Advanced Education.
Approved Free and Reduced Lunch Provider under Illinois State Board of Education.
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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