Life Skills Special Education Teacher
About the role
The Menta Group offers a unique opportunity to educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting. Our social-emotional learning environments combine engaged and inquiry-based academics with a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) structure.
Responsibilities
- Teach a life-skills based curriculum in a self-contained classroom.
- Classroom sizes are at or near 10 students with paraprofessional support in the room.
- Grade levels taught will depend upon the position for which you've applied. Flexibility on grade level may be required during the school year.
- Create a differentiated learning environment.
- Collaborate with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff, to achieve positive outcomes for students.
- Personalize learning experiences.
- 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).
- Comprehensive training, experience, and mentoring in curriculum area.
- Ability to teach a self-contained classroom within all basic instructional/life skills areas.
- Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
- Flexibility, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Skills
- Strong teaching abilities.
- Ability to adapt to diverse learning needs.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- A 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
Pay
$59,000 - $70,000 annually
Schedule
Staff Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar
Application
Negotiable Sign On Bonus for LBS1 Teachers.
About Menta Academy Northwest
Menta Academy Northwest is dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. We work with each student and family to ensure they have a mindset ready to learn and grow. Our classrooms are designed as active learning environments where young people have opportunities to experience educational and behavioral success daily. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self-regulation, and restorative practices.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group 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.