Virtual Certified Special Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational organization as a Special Education Teacher, where you will have the unique opportunity to engage with students in a virtual classroom setting. This role emphasizes social-emotional learning and personalized education, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with diverse needs. You'll work collaboratively with a dedicated team of professionals, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that promotes academic and personal growth. If you're passionate about education and ready to inspire young minds, this position offers a fulfilling career path with a focus on innovative teaching methods and student success.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans

Generous Paid Time Off Benefits

403(b) Investment Options

Direct Employer Hire

Qualifications

• Must have Illinois PEL with Special Education Teacher Endorsement (LBS1).
• Ability to teach virtually and provide differentiated learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a virtual classroom setting.
• Collaborate with staff to yield positive results for students.
• Provide a virtual social-emotional learning environment.

Skills

Flexibility in teaching multiple grade levels

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral difficulties

Education

Illinois PEL with Special Education Teacher Endorsement (LBS1)

Job description

As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta Group, you will have the freedom and ability to virtually 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.

Must have or be able to obtain Illinois PEL with Special Education Teacher Endorsement (LBS1)

This is a direct-hire employment position with our school organization.

Staff Hrs: 7:30 am to 3 pm, Mon-Fri, following a school calendar.
No annual contract; return school year after school year.
Salary + Benefits + Paid Benefit Time Off.
Hiring for 2 positions: Middle School Life Skills (6th-8th) and Early Elementary (K-3).

Responsibilities:

1. Teach all subjects in a virtual classroom setting.
2. Provide differentiated learning.
3. Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students.
4. Gain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees.
5. Provide a virtual social-emotional learning environment.
6. Have a virtual classroom size of around 10 students.

Qualifications:

1. Current, Issued IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist I) is required.
2. Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change.
3. Ability to virtually teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas.
4. Ability to virtually work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
5. Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

Benefits:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans.
2. 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay.
3. Generous Paid Time Off Benefits.
4. 403(b) Investment Options.
5. Direct Employer Hire.

About Menta Academy Springfield:

Menta Academy Springfield is anchored by a steadfast commitment to the '3-C Ready' initiative, where our focus is to guide each student toward becoming College, Career, and Citizenship ready. Our educational approach is highly individualized, catering to the unique learning paths and developmental needs that each student presents. We pride ourselves on creating vibrant classrooms that serve as active learning landscapes, where every day is an opportunity for our students to excel academically and socially.

The educational experience at Menta Academy Springfield is designed to not only impart knowledge but to also inspire a zest for learning and personal growth. Our educational spaces resonate with interactive learning, ensuring that students are not merely passive recipients of information but active architects of their future success. By fostering a culture of daily achievements in both educational and behavioral domains, we lay a solid foundation for our students to build upon as they progress through life's stages.

Students Served: PK-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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.