Job Description

A School Psychologist with The Menta Education Group will provide regional leadership to effectively help students succeed. This includes working with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic learning and social environments for all students.
Successful candidates for this position will have strong skills in data-based decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessment/SEL Goal writing and behavioral approaches to change, intervention planning, risk assessment, progress monitoring, program evaluation, and consultation with educational staff, parents, and other professionals. Knowledge of childhood mental illnesses and empirically-based interventions is essential.
Local travel to our school network, with occasional regional travel is required.

Responsibilities

Experience working with children and adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional difficulties in a school setting
Extensive experience with the social emotional components of the IEP process (FA/BIP, SEL goal writing)
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent consultative and data analysis abilities
Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of empirically-supported interventions to meet the needs of diverse children and adolescents
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, paraprofessionals, and other service providers
Local travel to our school network, with occasional regional travel is required.

Qualifications

Professional Educator’s License with School Psychologist Endorsement/Certification in Illinois
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required
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
Excellent communication skills

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:
Compensation Information:
https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
Please refer to the "School Leadership" section for this position's category
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/

About Menta Academy Hillside
At Menta Academy Hillside, we hold the key to unlocking the vast potential within every student through a dedicated, holistic approach to education. Our mission is grounded in the '3-C Ready' philosophy, ensuring that every learner is prepared for the challenges of College, Career, and Citizenship. This isn't just a slogan; it's a commitment that permeates every aspect of our learning environment. We recognize that each child's journey is unique, which is why our educational services are tailored to the developmental and individual learning needs of each student.
The classrooms at Menta Academy Hillside are vibrant hubs of activity and engagement. Our educators curate a dynamic curriculum that transcends traditional learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. This approach ensures that students are not only absorbing knowledge but are also applying it in real-world contexts, thus becoming active participants in their educational journey. With a focus on continuous growth, our students are encouraged to strive for academic excellence and behavioral success, underpinned by consistent support and recognition of their achievements.
At Hillside, our motto is “We are Better Together!” Our team of highly educated teachers and administrative staff work diligently to ensure that each student is given individualized educational support and a consistent therapeutic learning environment. With our “better together” mindset, we put a focus on community outreach, collaboration, and partnership to provide various opportunities for our students to succeed. This is done through college visits, career exploration events, community service opportunities, and outside speakers and presentations.
Menta Academy Hillside staff uses Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) and Restorative Practices to reinforce positive and appropriate behaviors and relationships in our students. We work with students to help determine motivators to reward encouraged behavior in and out of school.
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.

About The Menta Education Group

The Menta Group operates 26 programs and 18 schools in Illinois and Arizona. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.

We envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for high-risk youth. Our mandate is to be the recognized national leader in serving high-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. We strive to make a positive impact on high-risk youth and the professionals who work with them by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy. We adhere to policy that says no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.

Our organization pursues innovative, state of the art practices and collaboration as a means to fulfill our mission. This pursuit has fostered the philosophy governing our service models, enhancing the success of our students, the effectiveness of our programs, and the value our programs have for the parents and the public school districts we serve.

Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

North Aurora, Illinois

Year Founded

1973

Website

menta.com

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