Special Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group; North Aurora (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

Job summary

An educational organization in North Aurora is seeking a Special Education Teacher to educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting. The ideal candidate will have an IL Professional Educator's License with LBS1 Certification or a commitment to obtain it. Responsibilities include teaching subjects in various settings, creating a differentiated learning environment, and collaborating with staff. This position offers a salary range of $59,000 - $70,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have IL Professional Educator's License with LBS1 Certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to teach all basic instructional areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in remote and in-person settings.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve positive results for students.

Skills

Teaching multiple grade levels

Working with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Flexibility and teamwork

Education

IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or willingness to obtain it

Job description

Job Description

As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta 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.

Staff Hours

7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar

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. 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/
• Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.

$59,000 - $70,000 a year

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Students Served

High School‑Age 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.