Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Job Description

As a Life‑Skills Special Education Teacher with The Menta Education 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.

Location: 321 East 84th St Chicago, IL 60619

Schedule: 6:45am‑2:15pm CT, Monday‑Friday, following a school calendar

Employment Type: Direct Hire with our school – return school year after school year (no annual contract)

Sign‑On Bonus: For Special Education 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 (currently smaller).
• 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.
• Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher) certification, or PEL with Secondary Education and a desire to obtain your Special Education Certification (LBS1).
• 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  Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.

Negotiable Sign‑On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers.

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

At Menta Academy Chicago South (MACS), our dedicated team is committed to continuing the academic and personal growth of our students. Meticulously crafted, our educational services are tailored to both support and challenge students on their journey to higher education. Our objective is to create daily opportunities for success, with both academic and behavioral development achievements.

Our teachers love using our specifically designed Expanded Menta Method Model. The UDL curriculum provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to help teachers differentiate instruction and meet the unique needs of all learners in a variety of learning spaces.

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.