Skills Special Education Teacher

Job Description

As a Special Education Teacher with The Menta Group, you will collaborate with the clinical staff and other members of the academic team to create and implement classroom interventions to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of the students.

Hiring for most grade levels.

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
1.

Tuition Reimbursement for General Educators to obtain LBS
1. Negotiable Sign On Bonus for LBS1 Teachers.

• Teach a Life-Skills curriculum in a self-contained classroom (max size 10 students).
• Classroom sizes are at or near 10 students with paraprofessional support in the room (presently smaller).
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students.
• Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning.
• Provide a social-emotional learning environment.

• Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher) certification or PEL with Secondary Education and a desire to obtain your Special Education Certification (LBS1).
• Ability to teach a self-contained classroom within all basic instructional areas.
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Must be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

$59,000 - $70,000 a year.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.

Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:

Compensation Information:

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.