Job Opportunities

Academic Advisor

Academic Adviser to work with low income and first generation college bound high school students in Western Massachusetts public high schools. Duties include tutoring, advising, coordinating services, leading college visits, assisting with college and financial aid application, teaching after school curriculum, recruiting new students and assisting with a variety of program events. BA, teaching or counseling experience with low income youth, strengths in several academic areas, understanding of college and financial aid application process preferred. Applicants must have a reliable vehicle and an excellent driving record. Bilingual Spanish/English helpful. To apply please email a resume and cover letter to glitalien@nmhschool.org. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled for a September 9th start.

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Speech-Language Pathologist & ParaPro for Alternative Schools

Special Education Services (SES), an affiliate of The Menta Group (www.thementagroup.org), operates schools for at-risk and behavior/emotional/developmentally disabled children living in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Small class size, intensive clinical services, and a competently trained staff of educators combine to make the SES schools positive and dynamic places to learn. The emphasis at SES is placed on teamwork and creativity to provide this positive environment for our students to excel.

We have an immediate opening for a Speech-Language Pathologist and a Speech-Language Para-Professional to provide therapy services for students coming into the school with a variety of speech and language disorders. These positions offer an interesting and reasonably sized caseload, access to medical, dental, vision plans, 403(b), sick pay, holiday pay, and personal days. The salary range is negotiable, depending upon experience and qualifications.

Requirements:

* Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited university program.
* Current Speech-Language Pathology license from the Illinois Department of Regulations (IDPR) or State of Illinois Certificate.
* Clinical Competency Certification (CCC) preferred, but Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) welcomed.

How to Apply:

Apply on-line at www.thementagroup.org.
Call Melissa Leon at 630.906.7900.
Fax resume to Melissa at 630.906.7950.

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Special Education Life Skills/Behavior Disorder for Elementary, Middle School, & High School

Southwest Education Center (SWEC) is a Special Education school with a kindergarten through 12th grade therapeutic educational services program for At-Risk and Behavior-Emotional-Developmentally disabled children living in and around Phoenix, Arizona. Small class size, intensive clinical services, and a competently trained staff of educators combine to make Southwest Education Center a positive and dynamic place to learn. Classroom teaching positions are open in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.

Technology-Computer Technician/Lab Manager/Facilitator

Special Education Services (SES) A Member of The MENTA GROUP is a non-profit organization of special schools for at-risk, emotional, and behavioral disabled students in Chicago, Illinois Metro Area. Fox Valley Tech and Trade Center, located in North Aurora, Illinois is seeking qualified applicants for the position of lab Manager/Teacher. You will be serving the students from the Aurora suburban school districts in the surrounding counties and beyond. The Computer Teacher's role is to run the lab/classroom, oversee the academic, computer, and clinical needs of the child, and to coordinate/ facilitate with the educational, clinical staff, and additional school service teams.

* Teach students how to use common software applications i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Teach students basics of desktop management, keyboarding and internet browser use within a Windows XP operating system environment.
* Maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade computer hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, functioning as the school's primary technical representative and making repairs when required.
* Make recommendations regarding hardware and software, acting as technical liaison between school users and technical vendor.

Qualifications:

* Thorough knowledge of procedures for installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting and repairing applicable software, hardware and peripherals.
* Knowledge of networking and connectivity structure and troubleshooting.
* Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.
* Illinois Provisional Vocational Certificate or equivalent preferred.
* Physical ability to lift 20 lbs. and capability to stoop, twist, crawl, etc. as required setting up and connecting computers and peripherals.

Employment is contingent upon a background check, employment physical and drug screen. Bi-Lingual applicants encouraged to apply. Mail/fax/email resumes to:

Brett Gobeli, Principal
Fox Valley Tech and Trade Center
195 Poplar Street
North Aurora, Illinois 60564
630-844-3950
630-844-9032
Brett.gobeli@menta.com

Don Kramer
Director of Human Resources
The MENTA Group
1720 N. Randall Road
Aurora, Illinois 60506
Fax: 630-907-0197
Don.kramer@menta.com

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Teacher Assistant

Lake Shore Academy (A Member of The MENTA Group At www.thementagroup.org ) serves elementary, middle, and high school special need at-risk students in the Northern suburbs of the Chicago Metro Area. The elementary and middle school curricula emphasize real-world, community-based learning. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a regular basis. The high school curriculum is intended to aid students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to become eligible for post-secondary education and/or employment. Emphasis is placed on developing a key set of skills that are common across both educational and employment settings. A Teacher Assistant is employed to work with all the students in a class as per the direction of the teacher and assist the teacher in various educational and clerical activities:

o Preparing and adapting materials for use in the classroom.
o Maintaining classroom and materials in good order.
o Communicating behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff.
o Implementing and maintaining behavioral program policies and data.
o Encouraging all students to be successful in the program.
o Attending all staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
o This is a full time 10-month position.
o Access to Medical Benefits, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and Flexible Spending Account.

Background: Lake Shore Academy is approved as a private education facility under the Illinois State Board of Education's 14-7.02 regulations for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Paraprofessional Certificate preferred

o High School diploma or GED
o At least 23 years of age
o Dependability in attendance and punctuality
o Ability to operate tactfully under stress
o Flexibility to change in routines

Apply at: www.thementagroup.org
Fax: 847-731-0222 Attn: Sheela Patel
Sheela.patel@menta.com
LAKE SHORE ACADEMY of LAKE SHORE
(An affiliate of Special Education Services.)
1632 W 23rd Street
Zion, Illinois 60099
Phone: 847-731-0066
High School diploma or GED

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Art Teacher

We are seeking candidates with Bachelor's level training in Art and Art Instruction. The ideal candidate will have at least State of Illinois Type 34 certification, but we would also like to speak with Type 03, 09, and substitute certified candidates if they are interested.

Additional Qualifications:

* Ability to teach students with severe social-emotional and learning disabilities.
* Ability to work a regular school day.
* Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
* This is a 10 month position with the possibility of summer school.

Hillside Academy West Campus is a K-12 school program that offers a variety of school-to-work options for special education students. The school's modern facilities encourage young people to learn. In combination with a talented administration and staff, Hillside Academy West Campus is an ideal academic setting for special needs students who are preparing to become both literate and self-sufficient.

Contact:

http://www.generalasp.com/menta/OnlineApp/Admin/_Admin.aspx
Jim.Jemilo@menta.com
Fax: 708-449-0474
Answering Service: 630-990-1720

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Occupational Therapist and/or Assistant

Aurora Education Center, a member of The Menta Group [www.thementagroup.org] serves special education students K-12 from the far western suburbs of Chicago. The emphasis in our therapeutic day school is placed on teamwork, creativity, and providing a positive environment for our students to excel. Our expanding program development and student population demands our hiring a part time Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant. Responsibilities include providing direct, integrated, consultative occupational therapy services to students aged 6-21 with developmental disabilities and/or behavior/emotional disorders.

Qualifications:

* Current Illinois OT/OTA license
* Registration with NBCOT

Working Conditions:
This is a part-time (3 days a week) 12 month position.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at http://www.thementagroup.org/careers_ApplyOnline.aspx
Fax resume to John Evans at 630.906.7950
E-mail: john.evans@menta.com
Call 630.906.7912 to schedule an interview.

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Program Director - Crisis Residential Center

Birch Bay House is a Crisis Residential Program licensed by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services to provide short-term residential services to youth ages 12 to 17. The mission of this program is to provide a positive environment and a safe haven for youth in crisis, to facilitate a successful return home or a supportive transition into an alternate living arrangement. Program services include family mediation, short-term behavioral intervention, and linkage to community services.

Position Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to the following:

" Day-to-day operation of the program
" Scheduling of staff
" Payroll
" Ordering of supplies
" Many other supervisory duties

How to Apply: Complete on-line application at this web site Program Director - Crisis Residential Center
http://www.thementagroup.org/careers_ApplyOnline.aspx
Fax resume to Marta Lubinsky at 360-384-2820
E-mail: marta.lubinsky@menta.com

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School Administrator for At-Risk Youth

Special Education Services an affiliate of The MENTA GROUP is a non-profit Agency serving High-Risk Children and Families in IL, AZ and WA State: www.thementagroup.org

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of school administrators for our schools in the Chicago Metro Area. Job duties require you to be creative, energetic & wanting to develop and implement innovative solutions to critical problems in education. You will be working in an atmosphere where data driven decision making & team work is the norm. The Principals duties cover general operations, supervision or staff, supervision of curriculum and behavioral program.

Requirements:

The applicant should have a type 75 Illinois General Administrative Certificate with an Endorsement in Special Education or working towards or willing to obtain appropriate certification in special education.

Apply at www.thementagroup.org and/or contact:

Andy.hubble@menta.com
The Menta Group
1720 N. Randall Road
Aurora, Illinois 60506
Fax: 630-907-0197

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Sign Language Interpreter (ASL)/Transliterator

Aurora Education Center serves special education students K-12 from the far western suburbs of Chicago. At Aurora Education Center, educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Within this framework, students are encouraged to develop both their cognitive and social-emotional skills.

We have an immediate need for a Sign Language Interpreter (ASL)/Transliterator to facilitate communication between Deaf or Hard of Hearing student(s) and staff, faculty, and parents.

This is a full time 10 month position, offering access to medical, dental, vision plans, sick pay, holiday pay, and personal days. The salary range is competitive.

Requirements:

* Two years of training in Sign Language
* Ability to maintain good working relationships with Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and to maintain confidentiality
* Ability to communicate effectively on the phone and in person
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Strong teamwork skills
* Ability to work under pressure and be flexible

How to Apply:

* Apply on-line at this website www.thementagroup.org
* Call John Evans at 630.906.7912 to schedule an interview
* Fax resume to John at 630.906.7950
* E-mail: john.evans@menta.org

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Wanted: Liberal Arts Geek

We are looking for someone who can WRITE, but who also has some experience as a Linux/Unix system administator. We have a major contract that involves the production of messloads of technical documentation. The project requires more breadth than depth, but an understanding of computer networks and network protocols is a big plus.
(If you took and enjoyed Grinnell's CSC 364 you get bonus points.) "Professional" experience as a sys admin is not required, however you should be familiar with the management of Linux/Unix systems and virtual machines (XEN/VMware). If much of your experience comes from running your own home network and debugging it at 3am, even better. You will also need to have some familiarity with MS-Windows (sorry). The ability to recite Monty Python from memory is yet another plus (knowing when NOT to recite Monty Python is also appreciated by some).

This position is intended to be a starting point for a career in data networking and storage systems. The successful candidate may start from scratch but will learn a lot.

We are located in St. Paul, Minnesota. This would be a full-time salaried position with benefits starting ASAP. Please send a resume and cover letter to Rachel A. Hertel '86, CEO of ubiqx Consulting, Inc. at rah@ubiqx.com. Our website is www.ubiqx.com.

More information about our CTO, Christopher R. Hertel '83, and his areas of interest and experience can be found on his personal webpage at www.ubiqx.org.