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.
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 employeesHave 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 Educators 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:
Please refer to the Special Education Classroom Instruction section for this positions category
Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers
About Thompson Instructional Center
Mentas Thompson Instructional Center is anchored in the principle of the 3-C Ready initiative with a tailored approach to fostering readiness for College Career and Citizenship. Our commitment is unwavering in adapting our educational strategies to align with both the collective and individual developmental needs of our students. It is our core belief that every learner has the potential to reach new heights of personal achievement and we never give up.
In the classrooms of Mentas Thompson Instructional Center active and immersive learning is the norm. These spaces are carefully crafted to encourage students to embrace both educational content and behavioral development enthusiastically every day. We ensure that our students are not just recipients of knowledge but active contributors to a learning community that values success personal growth and societal contribution.
Students Served: K-8
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 Mentas office.
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