Special Education Teacher

Thementagroup; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to meet the individual needs of students through collaborative and innovative teaching methods. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a supportive learning environment, participating in interventions, and working closely with a team in a self-contained classroom setup for the 2025-2026 school year, enhancing educational experiences for at-risk youths.

Qualifications

• Must possess IL PEL and LBS1 Certification.
• Ability to teach a self-contained classroom effectively.
• Experience with youth facing emotional or academic difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff to yield positive results.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

IL PEL (Professional Educator's License)

LBS1 Certification or Other Teacher Certification

Job description

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The Menta Education Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

$59,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

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

Hiring for SY 25/26

• Life-Skills Elementary.
• ED Academic Focus Elementary.
  
  

10 Month School Calendar.

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon-Fri, Following a 10 Month School Calendar.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom.
• Classroom sizes are at or near 10 students with paraprofessional support in the room.
• Grade Level taught will depend upon the position for which you've applied. We may need you to be flexible on grade level during the school year.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students.
• Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning.
• Provide a social-emotional learning environment.
  
  

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).
• Comprehensive training, experience, and mentoring in curriculum area.
• Ability to teach a self-contained classroom within all basic instructional areas.
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Must 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:
• General Employee Benefits Overview.
• Salary Information.
• Certified Special Education Teachers, please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
  
  

Menta Academy Woodstock serves grades PK – 12+ and 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.

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.

About The Menta Education Group

The Menta Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

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