A School Psychologist with The Menta 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. ResponsibilitiesExperience working with children and adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional difficulties in a school settingExtensive experience with the social emotional components of the IEP process (FA/BIP, SEL goal writing)Strong leadership and interpersonal skillsExcellent consultative and data analysis abilitiesCreative thinker who can develop a wide range of empirically-supported interventions to meet the needs of diverse children and adolescentsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with teachers, paraprofessionals, and other service providersLocal travel to our school network, with occasional regional travel is required.QualificationsProfessional Educator's License with School Psychologist Endorsement/Certification in IllinoisBilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not requiredStrong leadership and interpersonal skillsStrong consultative and data analysis abilitiesCreative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student populationExcellent communication skillsBenefitsBenefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance ProgramsMedical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.Competitive Salary12 Month School PositionGenerous Paid Time Off Benefits403(b) Investment OptionsAbout The Menta Group The Menta Group's mission is "To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services." Menta brings a framework of educational practices that have been designed and are supported through evidence based practices. Menta's collaborative process with various school and community stakeholders has resulted in programs designed to educate, support, challenge, empower and celebrate students who present with a range of academic, social and emotional needs.
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.
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