School Principal

As a 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.

Position immediately available or for a Summer 2026 Start

Position is open due to an internal promotion

Requirement: IL PEL with Principal Endorsement

Strongly Preferred: IL PEL with Principal and LBS1 Special Education Endorsements-Tuition reimbursement for LBS1 if needed

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-Tuition reimbursement for LBS1 if needed
• 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:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please 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: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/