High School Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Job Description

As a high‑school 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:

605 S. Albany Ave., Chicago, IL 60612.

Schedule:

6:45 am–2:15 pm CT, Monday–Friday, following a school calendar. Direct hire with our school:
Return school year after school year (no annual contract). Sign‑on bonus available for special‑education teachers.

• Teach a high‑school life‑skills curriculum in a self‑contained classroom.
• Manage classroom sizes at or near 10 students with paraprofessional support.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff, to yield positive results for the students.
• Personalize learning to meet individual student needs.
• 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 Special Education Certification (LBS1).
• Ability to teach a self‑contained classroom within all basic instructional areas.
• Experience working with youth with emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties.
• Flexibility, teamwork, and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including clear and persuasive speaking and writing.

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.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:

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.