Lakeshore Academy, a Special Education Services school and an affiliate of The Menta Group® (www.thementagroup.org), is a Special Education school with a kindergarten through 12th grade therapeutic educational services program for Behavior, Emotional, and Developmentally disabled children, and an alternative safe school for high school students who are at-risk of suspension or expulsion living in Waukegan, Illinois. The school’s curriculum and credit earning system is aligned with its partnering districts allowing for seamless transitions from and to the students’ home schools.
Lakeshore Academy was established to positively impact the academic and social-emotional competencies of students referred to the program. Believing that all children have a right to quality educational services, SES programs maintain a no refusal, no suspension, no expulsion policy, an integrated focus on academic and social-emotional learning, and a continuum of learning and behavioral supports. Small class size, intensive clinical services, and a competently trained staff of educators combine to make this program a positive and dynamic place to learn. The emphasis is placed on teamwork and creativity to provide this positive environment for our students to excel.
Job Summary:
Individual would be responsible for academic programming and oversite of special education compliance. Ideal canidate has experience in project based learning, problem solving and vocational education.
Qualifications:
Valid Standard Secondary teaching certificate
Type 75 Illinois Certificate with an Endorsement in General Administrative
Or working towards or willing to obtain appropriate certification.
Application Procedure:
http://www.thementagroup.org/careers/apply
sheela.patel@menta.com
Fax: (847) 599-2475