Program Operations Director
Beardstown, IL
School Leadership – School Leadership /
Full-Time /
On-site
Job Description
As a Program Operations Director at The Menta Education Group, you will collaborate on the development of school plans and procedures for instruction, student’s social/emotional needs, safety, building procedures, and other building needs.
Therapeutic day school opening in August 2025
7:30-3:00 pm, Mon-Fri
Responsibilities
- 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
- Lead the school by building high performing teams and responsibly manage work and people while enlisting others in the school vision
- Create and maintain a school environment that focuses on students and emphasizes high academic expectations, a personal approach, caring, discipline, and order
- Encourage professional development and effectively supervise teachers and staff in order to improve student learning and academic achievement
- Confer with students, parents, and staff to resolve issues and problems
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
- Experience in operations management ideally in an educational, mental healthcare, healthcare, social service, or residential facility setting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Student-focused and flexible in classroom instructional approach
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
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:
- General Employee Benefits Overview
- Salary Information
- Please refer to the "School Leadership" section for this position's category
Opening Fall 2025: Menta Academy Beardstown
1301 Grand Ave Beardstown IL 62618
PK-21 Special Education
The staff at Menta Academy Beardstown will be 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.
Students Served: PK-21
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.
