Special Education Teacher

Menta; Beardstown (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Negotiable sign-on bonus

Job summary

Menta is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their Beardstown Academy. The position emphasizes teaching in a self-contained classroom setting while fostering a social-emotional learning environment.

Qualified candidates must possess the IL PEL with appropriate certifications, demonstrate flexibility, and have the ability to teach diverse grade levels. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans, as well as a negotiable sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must possess an IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) or state equivalent.
• Must be flexible to teach various grade levels.
• Experience in differentiated learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom.
• Collaborate with staff to support student learning.
• Provide a social-emotional learning environment.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties

Flexibility in teaching multiple grade levels

Ability to teach all basic instructional areas

Education

IL PEL with LBS1 or other certification

Job description

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.

Schedule: 7:30–3:00 pm, Mon‑Fri

School Calendar: 10‑Month School Calendar

Hiring for All Grade Levels K‑21, Small Self‑Contained Rooms (10 students max)

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

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

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Negotiable Sign‑On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers
• 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: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/; https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/

Menta Academy Beardstown

1301 Grand Ave, Beardstown, IL 62618

PK‑21 Special Education

The staff at Menta Academy Beardstown is dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3‑C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.

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.