Life-Skills Special Education Teacher
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Job Location:
Waukegan, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Special Education Teacher with The Menta 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.
Location: Menta Academy North Waukegan 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 a Life-Skills curriculum in a self-contained classroom (max size 10 students)
- 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
- Professional Educators License (PEL) with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher) certification or PEL with Secondary Education and a desire to obtain your Special Education Certification (LBS1).
- 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:
- 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:
- Information:
- refer to the Special Education Classroom Instruction section for this positions category.
$59000 - $70000 a year
About Menta Academy North
At Menta Academy North our passionate team is deeply invested in the 3-C Ready ethos focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness Career advancement and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner ensuring that every students individual needs are met with precision and care.
Within the walls of Menta Academy North classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here students dont just learn; they engage with knowledge internalize it and apply it setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.
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 Mentas office.
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About Company
Discover an inclusive special education curriculum at The Menta Group. We empower special needs students to have a brighter future.
