Special Education Teacher Life Skills

As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta Group, you will have the freedom and ability to educate a small classroom of students in a self‑contained setting. Our social‑emotional learning environments offer engaged and inquiry‑based academics combined with a PBIS structure.

Location: Menta Academy Hillside, Hillside IL

Staff

Hours:

8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a 10‑Month School Calendar

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

Tuition Reimbursement for General Educators to obtain LBS1

Negotiable Sign‑On Bonus for LBS1 Teachers

• Teach all subjects in a classroom setting
• Provide a differentiated learning environment
• Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students
• Gain support on‑campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees; have the freedom and ability to personalize learning
• Provide a social‑emotional learning environment
• Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom

• 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)
• Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change
• Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties
• Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively

• 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
• $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.