School Principal

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, but not 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

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/
• Pease 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/

About Our School   The staff at Menta Academy Marion 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.   Professional Associations and/or Partnerships   The Menta Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.   Equal Opportunity Employer   The Menta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.