High School Special Education Teacher

Job Overview

As a Special Education Teacher with The Menta Group, you will collaborate with the clinical staff and other members of the academic team in creating and implementing classroom interventions in order to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of the students.

Location: Menta Academy Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais, IL

Staff

Hours:

7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, following a 10‑month school calendar

Required Certification: IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General Education Teacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS1

Tuition Reimbursement: for General Educators to obtain LBS1

Sign‑On Bonus: Negotiable for LBS1 Teachers

• Teach all subjects 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 applied for; flexibility 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 (Professional Educator's License; out‑of‑state applicants will need to apply for IL certification) 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 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 problem‑solve.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

• 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:
• Compensation Information:
• Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
• 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 visit
• Negotiable Sign‑On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers.

Salary Range: $59,000 - $70,000 a year

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.