Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Job Description

As an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at The Menta Education 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 P.B.I.S. structure.

• 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.
• Be able to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change.
• Teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas.
• Work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem‑solve.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

• IL PEL (Professional Educator’s License); out‑of‑state applicants must apply for IL certification.
• LBS1 Certification in Early Childhood Education or Other Teacher Certification (Non‑Substitute) with relevant experience.

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:  Negotiable sign‑on bonus for certified special education teachers.

Benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. More information:

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.