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Clinical Program Director

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Job Description
As a Clinical Program Director, you will be responsible for all social work and clinical programming for Menta Tech Academy, a part of The Menta Education Group. 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.
10 month position, following a school calendar.
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 80% work responsibilities are virtual/remote and 20% 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
  • Salary Information
  • Please refer to the "School Leadership" section for this position's category.
About Menta Tech Academy

Menta Tech Academy is an innovative and dynamic virtual K-12 school that harnesses the power of technology to deliver a comprehensive and engaging educational experience.

Designed to meet the needs of students in the digital age, our virtual school offers a flexible and personalized learning environment accessible from anywhere in the world.

By accommodating the diverse needs of students by offering a flexible schedule, students can learn synchronously and asynchronously. We provide a diverse academic selection of courses, from core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies to specialized disciplines such as computer science, fine arts, and more.

Through live virtual classes, video lectures, discussion boards, and one-on-one sessions, students receive personalized attention and guidance to maximize their learning potential.

In addition, Menta Tech Academy promotes a collaborative learning environment where students can interact with their peers through virtual group projects, online forums, and social activities. We believe fostering social connections and building a sense of community are crucial aspects of the educational experience, even in a virtual setting.

Whether students require an accelerated learning path, extra support, or the flexibility to balance their education with other commitments, our virtual school provides the necessary tools and resources to succeed.


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.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL

  • 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
  • Street Address
  • City
  • State/Province choose one · optional
  • Zip Code
  • High School - Name, City and State
  • What is your highest attained degree? choose one · optional
  • Undergraduate University choose one · optional
  • 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 know any language(s) other than English? If so, please indicate which language(s) below: written answer · optional
  • Were you referred by a current Menta Employee? If so, please name: written answer · optional
  • Are you over 21 years of age? choose one
  • Are you willing to undergo a drug test in order to work in our school? choose one
  • Are you eligible to work in the United States? choose one
  • 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
  • If yes, please explain and provide dates: written answer · optional
  • Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? choose one
  • Does your name appear on any sex offender database in any state or country? choose one
  • 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
  • [1] Employer optional
  • [1] Employer Location optional
  • [1] Dates Employed optional
  • [1] Job Title and Duties written answer · optional
  • [2] Employer optional
  • [2] Employer Location optional
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  • [2] Job Title and Duties written answer · optional
  • [3] Employer optional
  • [3] Employer Location optional
  • [3] Dates Employed optional
  • [3] Job Title and Duties written answer · optional
  • Name, Title, Place of Employment ,Phone, Email and where you worked with Reference written answer · optional
  • Name, Title, Place of Employment ,Phone, Email and where you worked with Reference written answer · optional
  • Name, Title, Place of Employment ,Phone, Email and where you worked with Reference written answer · optional
  • Name, Title, Place of Employment ,Phone, Email and where you worked with Reference written answer · optional
  • Provide any social work or clinical license type, State of License and Status (e.g. LCSW IL Active Status) written answer · optional
  • Are you a previous employee of The Menta Education Group? choose one
  • Are you a current employee of The Menta Education Group? choose one

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