Curriculum Coordinator
Galesburg, IL
Classroom Instruction – Curriculum Coordinator /
Full-Time /
On-site
As a Curriculum Coordinator with The Menta Group, you will be responsible for academic programming and oversight of special education compliance.
Staff Hours: 7:30 am to 3 pm, Mon-Fri, following a school calendar
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to teaching staff, assistants and aides on the instruction of students with disabilities in academic subjects.
- Develop and implement technology-based learning
- Collaborate with teaching staff on the development and update of IEP goals and progress for students on assigned caseload.
- 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.
- Coordinate and communicate with other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
Qualifications
- Current PEL (Professional Educator License) with LBS1 Endorsement
- Curriculum & Instruction Endorsement on the PEL, preferred but not required
- Extensive knowledge of IEP Writing and Process
- Knowledge of Think Cerca, Myon, and/or MobyMax is ideal
- Ability to coach and lead educational staff
- A strong background in Special Education including but not limited to cognitive & LD, Autism, BD, ED and OHI
- Experience in PBIS and trauma-informed programming is a plus
- Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
- Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills
- Ability to multitask
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 "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
Menta Academy Galesburg
The staff at Menta Academy Galesburg 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.
