Middle School Special Education Teacher

Job Description

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 to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of the students.

Menta Academy Bourbonnais in Bourbonnais, IL

7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom.
• Maintain classroom sizes of approximately 10 students with paraprofessional support.
• Adapt to teaching various grade levels during the school year as needed.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Collaborate with curriculum and clinical staff to achieve positive student outcomes.
• Personalize learning experiences for each student.
• Foster a social‑emotional learning environment.
• Teach within all basic instructional areas.
• Work with youth who have emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties.
• Demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral formats.

• IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) with LBS1 Certification or willingness to obtain LBS
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• PEL General Education Teacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS
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• Out‑of‑state applicants must obtain IL certification.
• Comprehensive training, experience, and mentoring in curriculum areas.

• Tuition reimbursement for general educators to obtain LBS
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• Negotiable sign‑on bonus for LBS1 teachers and for certified special education teachers.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

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Menta Academy Bourbonnais is an accredited nonpublic educational facility offering elementary, middle, and high school programming for children with diverse learning needs.

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 gender identity and expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy, 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.