Special Education Teacher

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. 6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago, IL 60638.

8:00am-3:30pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar. Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract). Sign On Bonus for Special Education 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: 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: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/ Compensation Information: https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers Certified Special Education Teachers, please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.