School Principal

The Menta Education Group•Marion, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Principal at The Menta Education Group collaborates on developing school plans and procedures for instruction, students’ social and emotional needs, safety, building procedures, and other building needs. The position supports special education across the school and leads efforts to improve academic and behavioral achievement and the overall learning environment. The principal builds high-performing teams, manages work and staff, and enlists others in the school vision. The role promotes an instructional program focused on continually improving teaching and learning and maintains a student-centered environment emphasizing high academic expectations, a personal approach, care, discipline, and order. The principal also encourages professional development, supervises teachers and staff to improve student learning, and confers with students, parents, and staff to resolve issues and problems. This position is based at 5208 Meadowland Parkway, Marion, IL 62959, and serves all grade levels K–21 in small self-contained rooms. The schedule is 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. It is a direct-hire position with the school and returns school year after school year, with no annual contract.

Requirements

PEL with Principal Certification.
Strong knowledge of the IEP process and special education.
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.

Nice To Haves

PEL with LBS1 Certification is strongly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate on the development of school plans and procedures for instruction, students’ social and emotional needs, safety, building procedures, and other building needs.
Support school-wide initiatives in special education.
Work alongside staff and students to improve academic and behavioral achievement and support the overall learning environment.
Build high-performing teams, responsibly manage work and people, and enlist others in the school vision.
Create an instructional program that continually strives to improve teaching and learning.
Create and maintain a student-focused school environment emphasizing high academic expectations, a personal approach, care, discipline, and order.
Encourage professional development and effectively supervise teachers and staff to improve student learning and academic achievement.
Confer with students, parents, and staff to resolve issues and problems.