School Program Director
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a School Program Director at The Menta Education Group you will collaborate on the development of school plans and procedures for instruction students social/emotional needs safety building procedures and other building needs.
Hours: 7:30am-3pm Monday - Friday Following a School Calendar
12 Month Calendar Position
IL PEL with School Principal/Administrator Endorsement Required
Special Education Background Preferred
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 2003information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
- Compensation Information:
- refer to the School Leadership section for this positions category
- Benefits Information:
- 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: - $108000 a year
About The Menta Group
The Menta Group has evolved into a dynamic responsive multi-state education non-profit operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected suspended or expelled.
The Menta Groups mission is To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Menta brings a framework of educational practices that have been designed and are supported through evidence based practices. Mentas collaborative process with various school and community stakeholders has resulted in programs designed to educate support challenge empower and celebrate students who present with a range of academic social and emotional needs. At the beginning of a students experience with Menta a collaborative meeting is held that includes the student significant people in their lives Menta staff and other professionals as appropriate. During that meeting a comprehensive assessment of the students past present and future desires is used to establish a student centered plan (MAP) that serves as a foundation of the students Menta programming. A guiding principle of Menta is we do not give up while also holding our students and staff to high expectations. The educational offerings at a Menta program provides students with a quality education that is designed to nurture and enhance the skills and maturity needed to meet the challenges of being productive adults and citizens in a rapidly changing 21st century world.
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta 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 Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed sex color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.
About Menta Academy Springfield
Menta Academy Springfield is anchored by a steadfast commitment to the 3-C Ready initiative where our focus is to guide each student toward becoming College Career and Citizenship ready. Our educational approach is highly individualized catering to the unique learning paths and developmental needs that each student presents. We pride ourselves on creating vibrant classrooms that serve as active learning landscapes where every day is an opportunity for our students to excel academically and socially.
The educational experience at Menta Academy Springfield is designed to not only impart knowledge but to also inspire a zest for learning and personal growth. Our educational spaces resonate with interactive learning ensuring that students are not merely passive recipients of information but active architects of their future success. By fostering a culture of daily achievements in both educational and behavioral domains we lay a solid foundation for our students to build upon as they progress through lifes stages.
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 Mentas office.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Discover an inclusive special education curriculum at The Menta Group. We empower special needs students to have a brighter future.
