School Principal

**Job Description** 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. **REQUIRED:** **PEL with Principal Certification** **904 N Hard Rd, Gillespie, IL 62033** **7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar** **Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)** ### 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:** - - 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: