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Assistant Principal Special Education

The Menta Education Group
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026

Job Description

 

As an Assistant Principal at The Menta Group, you will support school-wide initiatives that focus on teacher development, implementation of PBIS, and Common Core Standards.

 

Menta Academy North: Waukegan, IL

 

Required: Illinois PEL w/Principal Endorsement and  Special Education LBS1 Endorsement

 

Staff Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri 

 

Option of 10 Month or 12 Month Calendar position

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Responsibilities
  • Assist lead administrator with school leadership and direction
  • 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
  • One of the following is required: Special Education Teacher Certification, Principal Certification with a strong knowledge of Special Education/IEP process, School Social Worker Certification 
  • 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


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 "School Leadership" section for this position's category.


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$75,000 - $108,000 a year
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About Menta Academy North


At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.


Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.


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.

Salary : $75,000 - $108,000

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