Job Description

As a Curriculum Coordinator with The Menta Group, you will be responsible for academic programming and oversight of special education compliance.

Coming Soon-August 2024 Start

Menta Academy Iroquois (in Sheldon, IL)

Hiring for Self-Contained Rooms Grades PK-Age 21

Direct-Hire Position

7:30 am to 3:00 pm or 8 am to 3:30 pm, M-F, following a 10-Month School Calendar

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to teaching staff, assistants and aides on the instruction of students with disabilities in academic subjects.
• Develop and implement technology-based learning
• Collaborate with teaching staff on the development and update of IEP goals and progress for students on assigned caseload. 
• Monitor credits and courses required for graduation for students; Support teaching staff in preparing assignments, grading assignments, and preparing reports.
• In collaboration with administration, maintain all student transcripts, graduation analysis documents and progress reports.
• Coordinate and communicate with other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.

Qualifications

• Current PEL (Professional Educator License) with LBS1 Endorsement
• Curriculum & Instruction Endorsement on the PEL, preferred but not required
• Extensive knowledge of IEP Writing and Process
• Knowledge of Think Cerca, Myon, and/or MobyMax is ideal
• Ability to coach and lead educational staff
• A strong background in Special Education including but not limited to cognitive & LD, Autism, BD, ED and OHI
• Experience in PBIS and trauma-informed programming is a plus
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans
• 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits 
• 403(b) Investment Options
• Direct Employer Hire

About Our School

The staff at Menta Academy Iroquois (in Sheldon, IL) is dedicated to seeing that 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. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.

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 an application for any opening should contact the district office.

The Menta Group 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.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.

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