Special Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking passionate Special Education Teachers for the SY 25/26 school year in Waukegan, IL. This role involves personalized student learning, collaboration with clinical staff, and leading classes of approximately 10 students. Successful candidates will possess an IL PEL with LBS1 Certification and be adept at developing tailored educational experiences.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus for Certified LBS1 Teachers

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development and mentoring.
• Ability to teach in a self-contained classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Work with clinical teams to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Creative problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

IL PEL with LBS1 Certification

Valid teacher certification

Job description

As a Special Education Teacher with The Menta Group, you will collaborate with clinical staff and other members of the academic team to create and implement classroom interventions tailored to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of students.

SY 25/26 Seeking the following classroom teachers:

• Elementary Life-Skills
• High School Life-Skills
• High School ED/Academic Focus

Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, following a school calendar.

Sign-On Bonus for Certified LBS1 Teachers.

Responsibilities:

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom.
• Classroom sizes are approximately 10 students with paraprofessional support.
• Grade level taught may vary; flexibility on grade levels may be required during the year.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical teams, to achieve positive outcomes.
• Personalize learning experiences for students.
• Provide a social-emotional learning environment.

Qualifications:

• IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) with LBS1 Certification or other valid teacher certification. Out-of-state applicants must apply for IL certification.
• Experience and training in curriculum development and mentoring.
• Ability to teach in a self-contained classroom across instructional areas.
• Experience working with youth facing emotional, behavioral, or academic challenges.
• Flexibility, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay ranges and benefits information are available through the provided links, in accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003.
• General Employee Benefits Overview
• Salary Information
• For certified special education teachers, refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for salary details.

About Menta Academy North:

Our passionate team at Menta Academy North is committed to the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on College readiness, Career development, and Citizenship. Our educational approach is tailored to meet each student's unique developmental needs.

Classrooms foster discovery and achievement through active learning environments where students engage deeply with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, paving the way for lifelong success.

Students Served: PK-21.

Professional Associations and Partnerships:

We are members or partners with organizations like CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, among others, focused on education for children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected statuses. Assistance is available for applicants needing help with the application process.

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