Assistant Principal Special Education

**Job Description** 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. **Required: Special Education Teacher Certification (IL PEL with LBS1)** **Preferrred: Principal Certification- Tuition reimbursement for Principal endorsement provided if needed** **Staff Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10 Month School Calendar** **Flexible start date immediate, summer or school year** ### 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: Illinois PEL Special Education Teacher Certification (LBS1) - Preferred, but not required: Illinois PEL with Principal Certification K-12 or General Administrative Certification or a strong desire to obtain certification - Leadership experience - 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: - **Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:** - 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: - - **Compensation Information:** - - Please refer to the "School Leadership" section for this position's category