Salary
$61k – $70k per year
Location
In office (DeKalb)
Employment
Full-Time
Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match
The Menta Education Group is a non-profit special education organisation that runs private and public partnership schools for students with autism, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and other needs, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois. Founded in 1973 by Bob Neubeck and Karen Evans, it has grown to about 36 schools across Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas and follows a policy of no declines, expulsions or suspensions. Its openings are mostly for special education and general education teachers, speech language pathologists, social workers and counselors, school psychologists, behavior analysts and paraprofessional aides.
Job Description
As a School Social Worker with The Menta Group, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students
Direct-Hire
Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F
10-month position following a school calendar
No contract, come back school year after school year!
Required: One of the following Licenses/Certifications: Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate), MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC
Responsibilities
- Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches
- Build leadership to effectively help students succeed
- Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions
- Monitor and report student progress and complete evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals
- Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times
Qualifications
- Required: One of the following Licenses/Certifications: Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate), MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
- Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required
- Excellent communication skills
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:
- https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
- Compensation Information:
- https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
- Please refer to the "Clinical" section for this position's category.
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