Special Education Teacher
About this role
Job Description
As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta Education 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.
Address: 610 S Crescent St. Gilman, IL 60938
Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar REQUIRED: IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General EducationTeacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS1 Tuition Reimbursement for General Educators to obtain LBS1 Negotiable Sign On Bonus for LBS1 Teachers
Responsibilities • 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 Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning • Provide a social-emotional learning environment • Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom
Qualifications • 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
Compensation & Benefits • 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:
• Compensation Information: • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ • 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: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/ • Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category. • Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified LBS1 Special Education Teachers