Virtual Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

The Menta Group; Belleville (IL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Virtual Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to educate a small classroom in a differentiated virtual environment. This role involves collaboration with staff, managing student behavior, and personalizing learning experiences, aiming to foster academic growth in children with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Generous paid time off

403(b) investment options

Direct employer hire

Qualifications

• Must hold a current IL PEL License LBS1 in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to teach multiple grade levels and across all basic instructional areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a virtual classroom setting.
• Create a virtual social-emotional learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve positive outcomes for students.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Creative problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) LBS1

Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Description

As a Virtual Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at The Menta Education Group, you will have the ability to virtually educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting. Our social-emotional learning environments combine engaged, inquiry-based academics with a P.B.I.S. structure.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a virtual classroom setting
• Provide differentiated learning
• Collaborate with staff, including curriculum and clinical teams, to achieve positive outcomes for students
• Gain support from on-campus staff such as teachers, administrators, and support staff who are Menta employees
• Personalize learning experiences for students
• Create a virtual social-emotional learning environment
• Manage a virtual classroom of around 10 students

Qualifications

• Current, issued IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist I) in Early Childhood Education
• Flexibility to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change
• Ability to virtually teach across all basic instructional areas
• Experience working with youth with emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties
• Flexibility, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• 10-month school position with 12-month semi-monthly pay
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) investment options
• Direct employer hire

About Menta Academy Belleville

At Menta Academy Belleville, our dedicated staff strives to empower each child to reach their full potential. Our services and curriculum address individual developmental and learning needs, creating dynamic classrooms for early educational and behavioral success.

We are committed to supporting youth in achieving academic goals and contributing positively to their communities. Our goal is to help each child recognize and embrace their unique potential, fostering a brighter future.

Professional Associations and Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members of organizations such as CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, among others, focusing on education for children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We actively recruit qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Assistance in application processes is available upon request.