Physician; MD​/DO - Psychiatry - General​/ in Illinois

Elementary Special Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group (Menta) is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher to educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting within the Menta Academy Northwest, Machesney Park, IL. The teacher will work a 10‑month school calendar from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Location:

Menta Academy Northwest, Machesney Park, IL.

Staff hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a 10‑month school calendar.

• IL PEL with LBS1 certification or PEL General Education Teacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS
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• Tuition reimbursement for general educators to obtain LBS
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• 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 students.
• Gain support on‑campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees.
• Provide a social‑emotional learning environment.
• Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom.

• IL PEL with LBS1 certification or other teacher certification (non‑substitute); out‑of‑state applicants will need to apply for IL certification.
• Flexible 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.

Salary: $59,000 – $70,000 per year.

• Full‑time employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information:
• Compensation information:

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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.