General Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 45,200 - 49,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Negotiable sign-on bonus for certified teachers

Job summary

An educational organization in Joliet, Illinois, is seeking a General Education Teacher to facilitate learning in a self-contained classroom. Ideal candidates will have an IL PEL with LBS1 Certification, experience working with students facing emotional and academic challenges, and possess excellent communication skills. The role involves teaching a varied subject curricula, providing a supportive learning environment for a small group of students, and collaborating closely with staff for positive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• IL PEL required; out-of-state applicants must apply for IL certification.
• Ability to teach emotionally/behaviorally challenged students.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects remotely and in-person.
• Facilitate a differentiated learning environment.
• Collaborate with curriculum and clinical staff.

Skills

Flexible teaching across grade levels

Interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork and problem solving

Education

IL PEL with LBS1 Certification

Job description

Job Description

As a General 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.

Grades 6-8 , General Education "Better Me" Classroom

Responsible for Teaching Science & Social Studies in classroom and Co-Teaching with a Virtual Teacher

Classroom Size 1 to 25 Students

Staff Hours 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. , following a 10-Month School Calendar

Responsibilities

• Teach/Facilitate all subjects in both remote (e-learning) and in-person classroom settings
• 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) with willingness to obtain LBS1
• 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/
• Certified Special Education Teachers, please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
• General Education Teachers, please refer to the "General Education Instruction" section for this position's category.
• Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers

$45,200 - $49,360 a year

About Thompson Instructional Center

Menta’s Thompson Instructional Center is anchored in the principle of the '3-C Ready' initiative, with a tailored approach to fostering readiness for College, Career, and Citizenship. Our commitment is unwavering in adapting our educational strategies to align with both the collective and individual developmental needs of our students. It is our core belief that every learner has the potential to reach new heights of personal achievement and we never give up.

In the classrooms of Menta’s Thompson Instructional Center, active and immersive learning is the norm. These spaces are carefully crafted to encourage students to embrace both educational content and behavioral development enthusiastically every day. We ensure that our students are not just recipients of knowledge but active contributors to a learning community that values success, personal growth, and societal contribution.

Students Served: K-8

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

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.