Elementary Special Education Teacher

@ The Menta Education Group

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Elementary Special Education Teacher

Posted 56 months ago

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About the job

Menta Group provides educational services for students with disabilities and diverse needs. This role focuses on teaching in a small classroom setting, promoting social-emotional skills, and working collaboratively to ensure positive outcomes for students in a self-contained environment.

Requirements

IL PEL with LBS1 or General Ed Certification
Willingness to obtain LBS1
Ability to teach multiple grade levels
Experience with emotional/behavioral difficulties
Teamwork and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

IL or out-of-state teacher certification
Flexible in teaching multiple grades
Strong communication skills
Experience with students with difficulties
Interpersonal skills

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Job Description

As an Elementary 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

REQUIRED: IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General EducationTeacher 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 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

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)
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 difficulties
Ability 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

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:
https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
Compensation Information:
https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.

Menta Academy Northwest

At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.

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 (“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.

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