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Assistant Principal Special Education

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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:
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  • 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 () 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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  • Pronouns choose one · optional
  • Legal Name and Other name(s) Include previous last names, surname aka, shortened names/name variations and nicknames. Include Legal Name if not previously provided in name field. written answer
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  • State/Province choose one · optional
  • Zip Code
  • High School - Name, City and State
  • What is your highest attained degree? choose one · optional
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  • Undergraduate Degree and/or Coursework optional
  • Masters and/or PHD University choose one · optional
  • Masters and/or PHD Degree / Coursework optional
  • If you are currently working towards a degree, what is your anticipated completion date? optional
  • Do you hold a state teaching license or certificate? choose one · optional
  • Do you hold a state Paraprofessional Certification? choose one · optional
  • What state has, or will be, issuing your license/certificate? optional
  • Do you have any other endorsements and/or verifications documented on your license(s)? written answer · optional
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  • Are you willing to undergo a drug test in order to work in our school? choose one
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  • Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation (You are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions or arrests)**see below choose one · optional
  • ** You do not need to respond to this question until after you have been selected for an interview or otherwise deemed to be qualified as a candidate for the position you are seeking. Additionally, a conviction record will not automatically result in disqualification for employment - the nature, date(s), rehabilitation, and relation to job sought will be considered. optional
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  • CONSENT TO BACKGROUND CHECK: Section 10-21.9 of The School Code of the State of Illinois and A.R.S. 15-534(A) in Arizona (“Applicable School Code”) require that an applicant for employment with a school district is required, as a condition of employment, to authorize a fingerprint investigation to ascertain if the applicant has been convicted of certain criminal offenses. The Applicable School Code also stipulates that the School District perform a check on the Statewide Sex Offender Database. Should I be a candidate for employment with Special Education Services, I agree to authorize both investigations and will allow myself to be fingerprinted as a part of this investigation. Candidate may not be employed unless such investigation has been initiated. I certify that the information given by me in this application is true in all respects, and I agree that if the information given is found to be false or misleading in any way, it shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or, if already hired, discharge. I authorize the use of any information in the application to verify my statement, and I authorize past employers, all references and any other person to answer all questions asked concerning my ability, character, reputation, previous employment and education record or anything else contained in this application. I expressly release all such third parties from any liability or damages on account of having furnished such information, as well as Special Education Services for seeking any verification of such information contained in this application. yes / no · optional
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