Special Education Teacher

Job DescriptionAs 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.6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago, IL 60638Hours- 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Mon-Friday, following a school calendar Responsibilities Teach all subjects in a classroom settingProvide a differentiated learning environmentWork collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the studentsGain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employeesHave the freedom and ability to personalize learningProvide a social-emotional learning environmentHave a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom 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)Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations changeAbility to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areasAbility to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficultiesAbility to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solveExcellent 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 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:General Employee Benefits OverviewSalary InformationPlease refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers Additional Information About Menta Academy MidwayMenta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a learning environment that fosters individualization and planning. The program provides support for English and non-English speaking children with disabilities by focusing on the whole child in their native language. Collaborative and data-based problem-solving approaches are utilized to develop appropriate interventions and progress monitoring.The classrooms integrate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model developed by Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication systems, and sensory supports are thoughtfully integrated to optimize student success.Midway serves students in grades K-12 and those transitioning from school to life ages 18-21. Disabilities served include autism, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities.Professional Associations and/or PartnershipsThe 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 EmployerThe 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.

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