Assistant Principal Special Education

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.

Location: Galesburg, IL.

Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. , Mon-Fri, following a 10 Month School Year Calendar.

Continuous, Direct-Hire, At-Will Employment: Return school year after school year. 10 Month School Calendar, 12 Month Pay.

Required: IL PEL with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher Endorsement) with Principal Endorsement -OR- IL PEL w/ LBS1 with a strong desire to obtain Principal Endorsement

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: IL PEL with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher Endorsement) with Principal Endorsement -OR- IL PEL w/ LBS1 with a strong desire to obtain Principal endorsement
• 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:
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• 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/