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.

Menta Academy North: Waukegan, IL

Required: Illinois PEL w/Principal Endorsement and Special Education LBS1 Endorsement

Staff Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri

Option of 10 Month or 12 Month Calendar position

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

• One of the following is required: Special Education Teacher Certification, Principal Certification with a strong knowledge of Special Education/IEP process, School Social Worker Certification
• 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

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