Special Education Teacher

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.

7 : 30-3 : 00 pm, Mon-Fri

10 Month School Calendar

Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max)

Direct Hire with our school : Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract)

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 :

Compensation & Benefits :

Full Time Employee Benefits Overview :

Opening Fall 2025 : Menta Academy Beardstown

1301 Grand Ave Beardstown IL 62618

PK-21 Special Education

The staff at Menta Academy Beardstown will be 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.

About The Menta Education Group :

The Menta Education Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public / private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.

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Full-time Employee Benefits

Health Coverages :

Medical insurance options through BCBS PPO Network

Dental insurance with preventive care coverage

Vision insurance with exam and hardware allowances

Financial Security :

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution available (after applicable waiting period) to those enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan.

403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Insurance Protection :

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Optional : Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Time Off Benefits :

Generous Paid Time Off Policies

Part-Time Employee Benefits :

403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.

Generous Paid Time Off Policies

Special Education Services : Compensation and Employee Benefits Information

The anticipated full time employee salary information provided below is presented in good faith based on the requirements and qualifications of the specified position. Please note that additional factors such as experience, education, and credentials, may influence the compensation scale outlined. For positions that follow the school-year schedule, the salary ranges outlined below are calculated based on a 10-month academic calendar.

Department / Position Annual Salary

School Leadership $75,000 - $108,000

Special Education Classroom Instruction $59,000 - $70,000

General Education Instruction $45,200 - $49,360

Classroom Support $24,000 - $43,640

Student Services $38,000 - $70,000

Clinical $61,000 - $70,000

Medical $35,000 - $55,000

Maintenance Support $40,000 - $55,000

Administrative Support $28,000 - $45,000

Hourly Position

(hourly compensation rates may be determined based on an applicable annual salary)

This information has been provided in compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act