Special Education Teacher at The Menta Education Group

Job DescriptionAs a Special Education Teacher with The Menta Education Group you will collaborate with the clinical staff and other members of the academic team in creating and implementing classroom interventions in order to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of the students. Location: Menta Academy Galesburg Galesburg ILStaff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. M-F following a 10 Month School CalendarREQUIRED: IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General EducationTeacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS1Tuition Reimbursement for General Educators to obtain LBS1Negotiable Sign On Bonus for LBS1 TeachersResponsibilitiesTeach 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 youve applied. We may need you to be flexible on grade level 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.QualificationsIL PEL (Professional Educators 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 LBS1Comprehensive training experience and mentoring in curriculum area.Ability to teach a self-contained classroom within all basic instructional areas.Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.Must be flexible work in teams and creatively problem solve.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.Compensation & BenefitsIn accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:Compensation Information: refer to the Special Education Classroom Instruction section for this positions categoryOur benefits package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: Sign On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers$64400 - $67400 a yearMenta Academy GalesburgThe staff at Menta Academy Galesburg 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 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 Mentas office. Key Skills Client Server,FMCG Sales,Land Survey,Facilities,Labouring Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1