Life Skills Special Education Teacher

As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta Group, you will have the freedom and ability to 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. Location: Menta Academy Northwest, Machesney Park, IL Staff Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar

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IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General Education Teacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS1. Tuition Reimbursement for General Educators to obtain LBS1. Negotiable Sign On Bonus for LBS1 Teachers. Responsibilities Teach a life-skills based curriculum 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/life skills 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: Full Time Employee Benefits Overview: Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: Compensation Information: Please refer to the 'Special Education Classroom Instruction' section for this position's category. $59,000 - $70,000 a year Students Served

PK-21

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Menta Education Group