Special Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer |

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Menta Education Group in Marion, IL seeks a Special Education Teacher to educate a small self-contained classroom in a SEL-focused environment with PBIS structure. You will deliver inquiry-based academics and differentiate instruction for about 10 students with paraprofessional support.

This direct-hire role follows a school calendar from 7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday through Friday, and includes a sign-on bonus for certified teachers.

Qualifications

• IL PEL and LBS1 certification required; out-of-state applicants must apply for IL cert.
• Ability to teach multiple grade levels as populations change.
• Ability to teach across basic instructional areas.
• Experience working with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Collaborate with curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for students.
• Work with on-campus staff and Menta employees to personalize learning.
• Provide a social-emotional learning environment.
• Maintain a small classroom of about 10 students with paraprofessional support.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Behavioral support

Education

IL PEL with LBS1 or equivalent

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.

5208 Meadowland Parkway Marion, IL 62959

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

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:

• 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.