Special Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group; Gillespie (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

Negotiable sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Gillespie, Illinois, to educate a small classroom of students within a supportive social-emotional learning environment. This role includes responsibilities such as teaching all subjects, collaborating with staff, and personalizing learning. Applicants must hold an IL PEL with LBS1 Certification and be capable of instruction across various grade levels. The position offers a salary of $59,000 - $70,000, plus a negotiable sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• IL PEL or equivalent certification required for teaching in Illinois.
• Flexibility in teaching different grade levels based on student populations.
• Ability to teach across all basic instructional areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a classroom for special education.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff for positive student outcomes.

Skills

Teaching multiple grade levels

Working with youth with emotional/behavioral difficulties

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving

Education

IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or other Teacher 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.

Location: 904 N HardRd, Gillespie, IL 62033

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

Employment type: 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:
• Compensation Information: https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
• Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Special Education Teachers
• 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/

$59,000 - $70,000 a year

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.