Health Education Teacher ; FTE

Elementary Special Education Teacher – The Menta Group

As an Elementary Special Education Teacher at The Menta 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: Menta Academy Northwest, Machesney Park, IL.
Staff

Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 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 the students.
• Gain support on campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees; personalize learning.
• Provide a social‑emotional learning environment.
• Manage a classroom of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom.

• IL PEL (Professional Educator's License; out‑of‑state applicants must apply for IL certification) with LBS1 Certification or other Teacher Certification (Non‑Substitute).
• Flexible 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, and academic difficulties.
• Ability to work in teams and creatively problem solve.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

• Annual salary range: $59,000 – $70,000, based on the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003.
• Benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

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.