The Role
The Principal will drive academic and behavioral success through collaboration, support, professional development, and managing school operations while ensuring a high-quality learning environment.
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Job Description
As a 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.
Position immediately available or for a Summer 2026 Start
Position is open due to an internal promotion
Requirement: IL PEL with Principal Endorsement
Strongly Preferred: IL PEL with Principal and LBS1 Special Education Endorsements-Tuition reimbursement for LBS1 if needed
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-Tuition reimbursement for LBS1 if needed
- 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:
- https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
- Please 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: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
Menta Academy Northwest
At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.
Students Served: PK-21
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.
Skills Required
- IL PEL with Principal Endorsement
- Strongly Preferred IL PEL with Principal and LBS1 Special Education Endorsements
- Strong knowledge of the IEP process and special education
- Strong knowledge of the PBIS model
- Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills
- Knowledge of Common Core Standards
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
Menta is an international deeptech company specializing in semiconductor design and a pioneer in programmable logic solutions, specifically embedded FPGA (eFPGA) technology. They provide innovative solutions for tomorrow's technology, focusing on high-performance, scalable, and flexible programmable logic for various semiconductor applications.
