The Clinical Program Director oversees clinical programming and social work initiatives at a school, focusing on academic and behavioral improvement for students, collaborating with educators and parents, and managing clinical staff operations.
Job Description
As a Clinical Program Director, you will be responsible for all social work and clinical programming for the school. You will provide support to school-wide initiatives in special education and drive change by working with staff and students to improve academic and behavioral achievement. In addition, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students.
Only ONE of the following Illinois Licenses Required:
Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate) through ISBE
MSW with LSW through IDFPR
LCSW through IDFPR
LCPC through IDFPR
LPC through IDFPR
ISBE PEL School Social Worker
Responsibilities
- Attend meetings in-person in the Chicagoland area, as needed
- Approximately 85% work responsibilities are virtual/remote and 15% work responsibilities are in-person
- Lead day-to-day operational initiatives within a small special education school program
- 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
- Assist in Leading the school by building high-performing teams and responsibly managing work and people while enlisting others in the school's vision
- Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches
- Build leadership to help students succeed effectively
- Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions
- Monitor student progress and evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals
- Work remotely while logged-in during the entirety of your shift
- Ensure all IEPs are entered into the district systems
- Review all clinical documentation in students IEP’s
- Supervises the day-to-day operations of all clinical staff members
- Ensures all clinical minutes are being met
- Inputs related services into MSIS for all disciples
- Run all IEP meetings
Qualifications
- Only One (1) of following Licenses/Certifications is required: Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), IL MSW with LSW, IL LCSW, IL LCPC, IL LPC
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
- Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required
- Excellent communication skills
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:
- General Employee Benefits Overview https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
- Salary 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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