Special Education Teacher

As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta Group's Menta Academy Hillside, you will educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting.

The role involves teaching all subjects, providing a differentiated learning environment, and working collaboratively with staff to yield positive results for students.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching all subjects in a classroom setting
• Providing a differentiated learning environment
• Collaborating with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff
• Personalizing learning for students
• Providing a social-emotional learning environment
• Managing a classroom of around 10 students with paraprofessional support

The ideal candidate will have:

• IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General Education Teacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS1
• Flexibility to teach multiple grade levels
• Ability to teach basic instructional areas
• Experience working with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

The compensation package includes:

• Salary: USD 59,000-70,000 per year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers

Menta Academy Hillside focuses on a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for College, Career, and Citizenship through its '3-C Ready' philosophy.