Special Education Transition Teacher

Job Description

As a Special Education Transition Teacher at The Menta Education Group, you will have the freedom and ability to educate a small group of students in a unique, open‑concept workspace environment. Our social‑emotional learning environments offer engaged and inquiry‑based academics combined with a P.B.I.S. structure.

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

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

Type: Direct Hire with our school:
Return school year after school year (no annual contract)

Sign‑On Bonus: for Special Education Teachers

• Teach a curriculum to prepare 17‑21‑year‑old students for their next stage in life
• 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

• 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

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:

• Full‑Time Employee Benefits Overview: 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:
• Compensation Information:
• Please refer to the “Special Education Classroom Instruction” section for this position’s category

Salary: $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.