Elementary Special Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group; North Park (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is hiring an Elementary Special Education Teacher for Menta Academy Northwest in Machesney Park, IL. In this role, you will lead a small classroom, focusing on social-emotional learning and innovative teaching methods while working collaboratively with staff.

Qualifications include an IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or related credentials. The position offers a salary range between $59,000 - $70,000 a year with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• IL Professional Educator's License and LBS1 Certification required.
• Must be flexible to teach multiple grade levels.
• Ability to work with students with emotional and academic difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to yield positive results.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to teach various grade levels

Education

IL PEL with LBS1 Certification

Job description

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. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar.

Requirements

• IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General Education Teacher 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:
• 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.
• Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
• Compensation Information: https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Pay Range: $59,000 - $70,000 a year

Students Served

PK-21

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.