Program Director or Principal Special Education
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Program Director or Principal at The Menta Group you will support school-wide initiatives that focus on teacher development implementation of PBIS and Common Core Standards.
Only ONE of the following is required:
AZ Certified School Principal with a strong knowledge of Special Education/IEP process
AZ Certified LPC Licensed Professional Counselor
AZ Certified LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Responsibilties
- Provide leadership and direction in supporting students and staff
- 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
- Only ONE of the following is required:
- AZ Certified School Principal with a strong knowledge of Special Education/IEP process or AZ Certified LPC Licensed Professional Counselor or AZ Certified LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 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
Benefits
- Medical Dental & Vision Benefit Plans
- 12 Month Employment Calendar
- Generous Paid Time Off Benefits
- 403(b) Investment Options
About Harbourview Academy Phoenix
HarbourView Academy is a special education school in Phoenix that not only provides a rigorous education but also a temporary short-term placement called Alternative to Suspension (ATS) for students who would otherwise be suspended from their home schools.
The safe environment and special education curriculum in our Phoenix school reduces the number of out-of-school suspensions and provides support to help students reintegrate into their home schools successfully.
At our school in Phoenix we cater to the academic and social-emotional needs of high-risk children and adolescents aged 5 through 22. Our no-refusal no-suspension no-expulsion policy offers a continuum of services to meet the needs of this challenging student population. We believe every child can learn and our goal is to ensure students master the necessary academic and social skills for an independent and productive life. Our well-structured engaging safe and instructional Optimal Learning Environment and special education program in Phoenix is responsive to student needs.
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.
