Assistant Principal Special Education

Assistant Principal Special EducationAs 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)Not required, but welcomed: IL PEL with Administrator/PrincipalStaff Hrs: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10 month school calendarResponsibilitiesAssist lead administrator with school leadership and directionSupport school-wide initiatives in special educationDrive change by working alongside staff and students to improve academic and behavioral achievement and support the overall learning environmentLead the school by building high performing teams and responsibly manage work and people while enlisting others in the school visionPromote the success of students by creating an instructional program that continually strives to improve teaching and learningCreate and maintain a school environment that focuses on students and emphasizes high academic expectations, a personal approach, caring, discipline, and orderEncourage professional development and effectively supervise teachers and staff in order to improve student learning and academic achievementConfer with students, parents, and staff to resolve issues and problemsQualificationsRequired: 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 certificationLeadership experienceA strong knowledge of the PBIS modelKnowledge of Common Core StandardsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasivelyAbility to successfully handle multiple projects concurrentlyCompensation & BenefitsIn 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 OverviewSalary InformationPlease refer to the "School Leadership" section for this position's categoryMenta Academy NorthwestAt Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring 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. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.Students Served: PK-21Professional Associations and/or PartnershipsThe 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 EmployerThe 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.