Life-Skills Special Education Teacher

Centralia, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Life-Skills Special Education Teacher with The Menta Education Group you will collaborate with the clinical staff and other members of the academic team in creating and implementing classroom interventions in order to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of the students.

226 Chicago Ave. Centralia IL 62801

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

Responsibilities

Teach a Life-Skills curriculum in a self-contained classroom.
Classroom sizes are at or near 10 students with paraprofessional support in the room* *Presently classroom sizes are smaller.
Provide a differentiated learning environment.
Work collaboratively with staff including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students.
Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning.
Provide a social-emotional learning environment

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)
Ability to teach a self-contained classroom within all basic instructional areas.
Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
Must 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 2003information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
Compensation Information:
refer to the Special Education Classroom Instruction section for this positions category.
Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified 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. For more information visit: - $70000 a year

About Menta Academy Centralia

At Menta Academy Centralia our dedicated team is committed to empowering students to achieve their fullest potential both in and outside the classroom. While our focus is on preparing them for higher education future careers and responsible citizenship we also recognize the importance of catering to individual learning requirements and fostering developmental growth.

Within our classrooms we cultivate a safe and nurturing environment encouraging students to actively engage and experience daily collaboration with school districts students with disabilities and their families Menta extends its reach to the public and private sectors. Through this collaboration we provide highly personalized and intensive services aiming to empower youth with disabilities to maximize their employment opportunities foster independence and facilitate their full inclusion into society.

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.

Job DescriptionAs a Life-Skills Special Education Teacher with The Menta Education Group you will collaborate with the clinical staff and other members of the academic team in creating and implementing classroom interventions in order to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of the...