Principal Special Education

Job description

**Job Description** As a Principal at The Menta Education Group, you will support school-wide initiatives that focus on teacher development, implementation of PBIS, and Common Core Standards. Location: Menta Academy Eunice, 1710 Ave. J, Eunice, NM, 88231 Required: New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Special Education PK-12 Teaching License and a NMPED issued Educational Administration License PK-12 ### Responsibilities - Provide leadership and direction in supporting students and staff - 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: New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Special Education PK-12 Teaching License and a NMPED issued Educational Administration License PK-12 - 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 ### Benefits - Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans - 12 Month Employment Calendar - Generous Paid Time Off Benefits - 403(b) Investment Options