School Principal

The Menta Education Group•Benld, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a School 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. This is a direct hire position with our school, offering a return school year after school year (no annual contract). The role follows a school calendar with working hours of 7:30 am - 3:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.

Requirements

PEL with Principal Certification is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.