Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Job Description As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta 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.

Menta Academy Iroquois (Sheldon, IL) Hiring for Self-Contained Rooms Grades PK , K-3, Tuition Reimbursement for General Education Teachers seeking Special Education LBS1 certification Sign on Bonus for LBS1 Special Education Certified Teachers Full-Time, Direct-Hire Position 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, M-F, following a 10-Month School Calendar Responsibilities Teach all subjects in a classroom setting Provide a differentiated learning environment Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students Gain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning Provide a social-emotional learning environment Have 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 in Early Childhood Education or Other Teacher Certification (Non-Substitute) with relevant experience. 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 Direct Employer Hire Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers About our School The staff at Menta Academy Iroquois (in Sheldon, IL) is 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 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district office.