Special Education Teacher - Small Class, SEL Focus

The Menta Education Group; North Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


Job summary

The Menta Education Group seeks a Special Education Teacher to educate a small self-contained classroom at Menta Academy Northwest, Machesney Park, IL. You will implement social-emotional learning and PBIS in an engaging, inquiry-based setting.

Responsibilities include teaching all subjects, differentiating instruction, collaborating with staff, and maintaining a 10-student classroom with paraprofessional support.

Qualifications

• IL PEL 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 in all basic instructional areas.
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

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.

Skills

Flexible grading across levels

Differentiated instruction

Interpersonal and communication skills

Team collaboration

Classroom management in small setting

Education

IL PEL with LBS1 Certification

PEL General Education Certification

Job description

The Menta Education Group seeks a Special Education Teacher to educate a small self-contained classroom at Menta Academy Northwest, Machesney Park, IL. You will implement social-emotional learning and PBIS in an engaging, inquiry-based setting.

Responsibilities include teaching all subjects, differentiating instruction, collaborating with staff, and maintaining a 10-student classroom with paraprofessional support.