Special Education or General Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group; Beardstown (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus for Certified Teachers

Tuition Reimbursement for Endorsement

Direct Hire (no annual contract)

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is hiring for a Special Education or General Education Teacher in Beardstown, IL. You will teach in a small self-contained classroom, combining SEL with inquiry-based academics and a PBIS framework.

Role supports a classroom of about 10 students, with remote and in-person instruction, and multiple grade levels. Benefits include tuition reimbursement and a sign-on bonus for certified teachers.

Qualifications

• IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or IL teaching credential.
• Ability to teach multiple grade levels as populations change.
• Experience with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in remote and in-person classroom settings.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff including curriculum and clinical teams to achieve positive results.
• Gain on-campus support from Menta staff to personalize learning.
• Provide a social-emotional learning environment for students.
• Maintain a classroom size of about 10 with paraprofessional support.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

SEL integration

Classroom management

Education

IL PEL with LBS1 Certification

Job description

As a Special Education or 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.

7:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar

Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)

Tuition Reimbursement for General Education Teachers seeking Special Education Endorsement

Sign On Bonus for Special Education Teachers

Responsibilities

• Teach 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, and 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/
• 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.
• General Education Teachers, please refer to the "General Education Instruction" section for this position's category.

$45,200 - $70,000 a year

Menta Academy Beardstown, 1301 Grand Ave Beardstown, IL 62618 (PK-21 Special Education)

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.