Assistant Principal Special Education

The Menta Education Group • Galesburg, IL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a continuous, direct-hire, at-will employment position, offering the opportunity to return school year after school year. The role follows a 10-month school calendar with 12-month pay. The Menta Academy Galesburg 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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed