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Job Description

As a Curriculum Director with The Menta Education Group, you will be responsible for academic programming and oversight of special education compliance. The Curriculum Director will collaborate on the development of school plans and procedures for instruction, student’s social/emotional needs, safety, building procedures, and other building needs.

• Provide guidance and support to teaching staff, assistants and aides on the instruction of students with disabilities in academic subjects.
• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
• Collaborate with teaching staff on the development and update of IEP goals and progress for students on assigned caseload. 
• Coordinate and communicate with other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
• 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.
• Foster collegiality and team-building among staff members.  Encourage their active involvement in the decision making process.
• Provide two-way communication with central administration, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students.
• Promote the success of students by creating an instructional program that continually strives to improve teaching and learning.
• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff.  Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of the school’s and organization’s mission
• Support and promote administrative policies and goals.

• Desire to get into leadership
• Certified Special Education Teacher in the practicing state (e.g. IL positions will require ISBE certification, AZ positions will require ADE certification) 
• Ideally, experience in Special Education Chair or Lead
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Student-focused and flexible in classroom instructional approach
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
• 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits 
• 403(b) Investment Options
• Direct Employer Hire

The Menta Education Group 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.

PK-Age 21 programming

About Menta Academy Taylorville/Cornerstone Academy and Menta Academy Taylorville 612

The staff at Menta Academy Cornerstone Taylorville helps each student achieve academic success in the classroom. Our unique educational services are designed to cater to every student's distinctive developmental and learning needs. We invite you to step into our classrooms, where we've purposefully crafted dynamic learning environments that encourage active engagement and ensure a daily celebration of educational and behavioral successes. Your child's growth and fulfillment are our top priorities, and we stand ready to offer unwavering support throughout their academic and personal endeavors.

Being at Menta often means that, for the first time, a child begins to listen to teachers in class, form friendships with other students and participate in activities at home and at school. Where a less experienced school might call parents frequently, asking that their child be taken home, Menta has created an environment where such calls are rarely, if ever, necessary. What once was a send-a-child-home event becomes a social-emotional learning opportunity.

Menta Academy Taylorville 612 is a collaborative effort with the Taylorville Community Unit School District and community stakeholders to provide high-quality education and support to students with diverse academic, social, and emotional needs. The academy utilizes innovative learning techniques and state-of-the-art technology to provide students with a unique and effective learning experience. The academy's goal is to prepare students for successful transitions, whether that be reintegration, employment, or post-secondary education, with high expectations and thoughtful planning involving students, teachers, staff, and family members.

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.