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Principal Special Education

The Menta Education Group

Job Location:

Eunice, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 15 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Job Description

As a Principal at The Menta Education Group you will support school-wide initiatives that focus on teacher development implementation of PBIS and Common Core Standards.

Location: Menta Academy Eunice 1710 Ave. J Eunice NM 88231

Required: New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Special Education PK-12 Teaching License and a NMPED issued Educational Administration License PK-12

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction in supporting students and staff
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
Promote the success of students by creating an instructional program that continually strives to improve teaching and learning
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

Qualifications

Required: New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Special Education PK-12 Teaching License and a NMPED issued Educational Administration License PK-12
A strong knowledge of the PBIS model
Knowledge of Common Core Standards
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
Ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently

Benefits

Medical Dental & Vision Benefit Plans
12 Month Employment Calendar
Generous Paid Time Off Benefits
403(b) Investment Options

Opening Fall 2026: Menta Academy Eunice!

Menta Academy Eunice is committed to the student with exceptional needs their families and our community. Our thoroughgoing pledge and fundamental purpose is to provide a learning environment for our special needs students in Eunice which will enable the optimal development of each child. We will never give up.

Menta Academy Eunice is partnering with local districts to provide an educational model using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. This provides flexible methods materials and assessments to assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all of the students we serve.

Our special education curriculum is rigorous relevant and reflective. The needs of each student are mapped with the Common Core Learning Standards providing the teachers with valuable information about the students curriculum strengths and areas that require support for continuous growth and highly qualified staff is actively engaged in each students learning using Expanded Menta Method Structured Teaching Model Blended-Learning and so much more. This approach comes from three ideals serving as the foundation of the Menta philosophy college career and citizenship ready.

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 Mentas office.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

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