Special Education Teacher

Job Description As a Special 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 P.B.I.S. structure. 904 N Hard Rd, Gillespie, IL 62033 7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract) Sign On Bonus for Special Education Teachers \n 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/ Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category. Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Special Education Teachers Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.

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https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/ \n $59,000 - $70,000 a year \n Menta Academy Gillespie 904 N Hard Road, Gillespie, IL 62033 PK-21 Special Education The staff at Menta Academy Gillespie 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/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.