Special Education or General Education Teacher

Job Description As a Special Education or General Education Teacher at The Menta Education 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 PBIS structure. Location: Menta Academy Hillside, Hillside IL Staff Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a 10‑Month School Calendar Required Credentials: 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 all subjects in both remote (e‑learning) and in‑person classroom settings 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 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) with willingness to obtain LBS1 Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficultiesAbility to 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 Pay range: $45,200 - $70,000 per year Compensation & benefits information available at Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match. For more information visit Please refer to the 'Special Education Classroom Instruction' section for this position's category Please refer to the 'General Education Instruction' section for this position's category Negotiable sign‑on bonus for certified special education teachers 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, 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