Special Education or General Education Teacher

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 to meet the individual academic and social / emotional needs of the students.

Work Hours : 6 : 45 a.m. to 2 : 15 p.m., following a school calendar.

Employment Type : Direct-Hire employment with our school.

School Calendar : 10 Month School Calendar, continuous employment (return after paid breaks).

Benefits : Benefits and Paid Benefit Time Off.

Hiring for the following rooms : K-2 / 3, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and young adult transition.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

Responsibilities :

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom.
• Classroom sizes are at or near 10 students with paraprofessional support in the room.
• Grade Level taught will depend upon the position for which you've applied. Flexibility on grade level may be required during the school year.
• 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 Educator's License; out-of-state applicants will need to apply for IL certification) with LBS1 Certification or Other Teacher Certification (Non-Substitute) with willingness to obtain LBS1.
• 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.

Benefits :

• Benefit options include : Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs.
• Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full-time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
• 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits.
• 403(b) Investment Options.
• Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers.

About Menta Academy Chicago South :

At Menta Academy Chicago South (MACS), our devoted team is committed to continuing the academic and personal growth of our students.

Our educational services are tailored to both support and challenge students on their journey to higher education.

Our teachers love using our specifically designed Expanded Menta Method Model. The UDL curriculum provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to help teachers differentiate instruction and meet the unique needs of all learners in various ways.

Professional Associations and / or Partnerships :

The Menta Group affiliates are members / partners with various organizations focusing on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The Menta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

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