Virtual Special Education Teacher

Job Description

As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta Education Group, you will have the freedom and ability to virtually 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.

Must have or be able to obtain Illinois PEL with Special Education Teacher Endorsement (LBS1).

If you are located within 20 miles of the school for which you've applied, you will be considered for an in‑person LBS1 Teacher position at that school. If you are only interested in a virtual position, you will be considered for a Virtual LBS1 Teacher position at Menta Tech Virtual Academy. If you are over 20 miles from the school for which you've applied, you will be considered for a Virtual LBS1 Teacher for that school location.

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).

• Teach all subjects in a virtual classroom setting
• Provide differentiated learning
• 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, and have the freedom and ability to personalize learning
• Provide a virtual social‑emotional learning environment
• Have a virtual classroom size of around 10 students

• Current, Issued IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist I) is required
• Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change
• Ability to virtually teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas
• Ability to virtually 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

• Pay ranges and benefits information available 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.

$59,000 – $70,000 a year

Menta Academy Oak Park has relocated to Chicago

605 S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Students Served:
High School-21

The Menta Education Group’s mission is “To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.” Menta brings a framework of educational practices that have been designed and are supported through evidence based practices. Menta’s collaborative process with various school and community stakeholders has resulted in programs designed to educate, support, challenge, empower and celebrate students who present with a range of academic, social and emotional needs.

At the beginning of a student’s experience with Menta, a collaborative meeting is held that includes the student, significant people in their lives, Menta staff and other professionals as appropriate. During that meeting, a comprehensive assessment of the student’s past, present and future desires is used to establish a student centered plan (MAP) that serves as a foundation of the student’s Menta programming.

A guiding principle of Menta is ‘we do not give up’, while also holding our students and staff to high expectations. The educational offerings at a Menta program provides students with a quality education that is designed to nurture and enhance the skills and maturity needed to meet the challenges of being productive adults and citizens in a rapidly changing 21st century world.

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

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.