Life Skills High School Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Special Education Teacher with The Menta Group will collaborate with clinical staff and other members of the academic team to create and implement classroom interventions that meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of students.

Menta Academy Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais, IL.

High Needs Classroom (max 10 students with Paraprofessional support).

Staff

Hours:

7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F, following a 10-month school calendar.

• Illinois Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with LBS1 Certification or IL PEL General Education Teacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS
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• Tuition reimbursement available for general educators to obtain LBS
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• Negotiable sign‑on bonus for LBS1 teachers.

• Teach a life‑skills curriculum in a self‑contained classroom.
• Classroom sizes are at or near 10 students with paraprofessional support in the room.
• Grade level taught will depend upon the position for which you have applied; flexibility on grade level during the school year may be required.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff, to yield positive results for the students.
• Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning.
• Provide a social‑emotional learning environment.

• IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or other teacher certification (non‑substitute).
• General Education Professional Educator’s License or Secondary Education (PEL) with a desire to obtain Special Education Certification (LBS1).
• Comprehensive training, experience, and mentoring in the curriculum area.
• Ability to teach a self‑contained classroom within all basic instructional areas.
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Must be flexible, work in teams, and creatively solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

• Pay range: $59,000 – $70,000 per year.
• Compensation information and benefits by category can be found at:
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
• For more information on benefits:
• Negotiable sign‑on bonus for certified special education teachers.

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.