As a School Social Worker Clinician with The Menta Group, 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.
Coming Soon in Fall 2024! (August Start)
Menta Academy Iroquois (Sheldon, IL)
Hiring for Self-Contained Rooms Grades PK-Age 21
Direct-Hire Position
7:30 am to 3:00 pm or 8 am to 3:30 pm, M-F, following a 10-month School Calendar
Only ONE of the following Licenses/Certifications Required: Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate) MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LCP
Build leadership to effectively help students succeed
Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions
Monitor and report student progress and complete evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals
Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times
Qualifications
Only ONE of the following Licenses/Certifications: Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate) MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LCP
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
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
Benefits
10-Month Position with 12-Month Pay
Access to affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
403(b) Savings Plan
Generous Paid Benefit Time-Off
About Our School
The staff at Menta Academy Iroquois (in Sheldon, IL) 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.
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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About The Menta Education Group
The Menta Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
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Other
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