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Job Description
As a School Principal at The Menta Education Group, you will collaborate on the development of school plans and procedures for instruction, student’s social/emotional needs, safety, building procedures, and other building needs.
REQUIRED: PEL with Principal Certification
904 N Hard Rd, Gillespie, IL 62033
7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar
Direct Hire with our school: 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 can be found at the following links:
  • 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. For more information visit:
    • Menta Academy Gillespie
    904 N Hard Road, Gillespie, IL 62033
    PK-21 Special Education
    The staff at Menta Academy Gillespie is dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.
    Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.
    Students Served: PK-21
    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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    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 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
    • Do you know any language(s) other than English? If so, please indicate which language(s) below: 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 had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? choose one
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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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