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The Special Education Teacher Life Skills role at Menta is an on-site position located in Machesney Park, IL.

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Special Education Teacher Life Skills

MentaMachesney Park, IL1d ago

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 Level taught will depend upon the position for which you've 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

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.

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 & 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:

Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:

Our 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:

https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/

Compensation Information:

https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/

Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.

Menta Academy Northwest

At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring 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. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.

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.

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