Job Description

As a Clinical Program Director, you will be responsible for all social work and clinical programming for the school. You will provide support to school-wide initiatives in special education and drive change by working with staff and students to improve academic and behavioral achievement. In addition, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students.

Only ONE of the following Illinois Licenses Required:

Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate) through ISBE

MSW with LSW through IDFPR

LCSW through IDFPR

LCPC through IDFPR

LPC through IDFPR

ISBE PEL School Social Worker

Responsibilities

Attend meetings in-person in the Chicagoland area, as needed

Approximately 85% work responsibilities are virtual/remote and 15% work responsibilities are in-person

Lead day-to-day operational initiatives within a small special education school program

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

Assist in Leading the school by building high-performing teams and responsibly managing work and people while enlisting others in the school's vision

Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches

Build leadership to help students succeed effectively

Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions

Monitor student progress and evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals

Work remotely while logged-in during the entirety of your shift

Ensure all IEPs are entered into the district systems

Review all clinical documentation in students IEP’s

Supervises the day-to-day operations of all clinical staff members

Ensures all clinical minutes are being met

Inputs related services into MSIS for all disciples

Run all IEP meetings

Qualifications

Only One (1) of following Licenses/Certifications is required: Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), IL MSW with LSW, IL LCSW, IL LCPC, IL LPC

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Strong consultative and data analysis abilities

Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required

Excellent communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

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About Menta Academy Bourbonnais

At Menta Academy Bourbonnais, our team is all about helping kids be their best in three key areas:

• Developing a love of learning.

• Gaining the tools necessary to shine academically.

• Becoming good people beyond the classroom.

We've set up our classes to be lively and engaging so every student can have a shot at both learning and behaving well each day. We're here to support each student's unique learning journey and make sure they're set up for success in school and beyond.

We are dedicated to supporting each child tirelessly, ensuring they receive the assistance and resources necessary to overcome obstacles, attain academic success, leave a lasting imprint on their communities, and unleash their complete potential.

Accreditation

Menta Academy Bourbonnais is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as a nonpublic educational facility (14-7.02) for special education students in kindergarten through age 22. It offers elementary, middle and high school programming to children with diverse learning needs.

Menta Academy Bourbonnais is NCA accreditation through Advanced Education.

Approved Free and Reduced Lunch Provider under Illinois State Board of Education.

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.

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