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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$67,513 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Address:
610 S Crescent St. Gilman, IL 60938Staff Hours:
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School CalendarREQUIRED
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 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:Compensation Information:
https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ 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/ Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category. Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified LBS1 Special Education Teachers. About ourSchool:
The staff at Menta Academy Iroquois is dedicated to seeing that 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. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.Students Served:
PK-21. Professional Associations and/orPartnerships:
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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings