Special Education Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement for LBS1

Sign-On Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a self-contained classroom in Gilman, IL. You will deliver social-emotional learning, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with staff to support about 10 students with paraprofessional assistance, under the PBIS framework.

Required IL PEL with LBS1 or General Education certification and willingness to obtain LBS1; salary 59k-70k; benefits and sign-on negotiable.

Qualifications

• IL PEL with LBS1 or General Educator certification.
• Ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change.
• Experience working with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Strong collaboration and communication with staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve positive student outcomes.
• Personalize learning and support SEL in a small class of ~10 with paraprofessional aid.
• Support on-campus with various staff and PBIS framework.
• Manage a 10-student classroom with paraprofessional support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

IL PEL with LBS1 or General Ed 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.

Address

Address: 610 S Crescent St. Gilman, IL 60938

Staff Hours

Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar

Requirements

REQUIRED: IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General EducationTeacher 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 employeesHave 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/
• 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/
• Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
• Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified LBS1 Special Education Teachers

$59,000 - $70,000 a year

About our School

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

Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.

Students Served

PK-21

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.