Special Education Teacher

Job Description

As a 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.

Location: 386 W. State Highway 76, Reeds Spring, MO 65737

Work Hours: 7:30am‑3:00pm CT, Monday‑Friday, following a school calendar

• Teach a life‑skills–based curriculum in a classroom setting.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students.
• Provide a social‑emotional learning environment.
• Maintain a classroom of around ten students with paraprofessional support.
• Exercise the freedom and ability to personalize learning for each student.

• State of Missouri Teacher Certification in Special Education/Cross‑Categorical.
• Other State of Missouri Teacher Certification.
• 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 having emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties.
• Flexibility, teamwork, and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

• Direct employer hire with return school year after school year (no annual contract).
• 10‑month school position with 12‑month semi‑monthly pay.
• Generous paid time off benefits.
• 403(b) investment options.
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance programs.
• Medical insurance enrollment available to full‑time employees from day of hire (no waiting period).
• Negotiable sign‑on bonus for certified Special Education teachers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.