Special Education Teacher Life Skills
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As 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.
Location: Menta Academy Northwest, Machesney Park, IL
Staff Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar
REQUIRED: IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General Education Teacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS1
Tuition Reimbursement for General Educators to obtain LBS1
Negotiable Sign On Bonus for LBS1 Teachers
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:
- Compensation Information:
- 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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- If you are currently working towards a degree, what is your anticipated completion date? optional
- What state has, or will be, issuing your license/certificate? optional
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- Are you over 21 years of age?
- Are you willing to undergo a drug test in order to work in our school?
- Are you eligible to work in the United States?
- Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation (You are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions or arrests)**see below optional
- Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name?
- Does your name appear on any sex offender database in any state or country?
- CONSENT TO BACKGROUND CHECK: Section 10-21.9 of The School Code of the State of Illinois and A.R.S. 15-534(A) in Arizona (“Applicable School Code”) require that an applicant for employment with a school district is required, as a condition of employment, to authorize a fingerprint investigation to ascertain if the applicant has been convicted of certain criminal offenses. The Applicable School Code also stipulates that the School District perform a check on the Statewide Sex Offender Database. Should I be a candidate for employment with Special Education Services, I agree to authorize both investigations and will allow myself to be fingerprinted as a part of this investigation. Candidate may not be employed unless such investigation has been initiated. I certify that the information given by me in this application is true in all respects, and I agree that if the information given is found to be false or misleading in any way, it shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or, if already hired, discharge. I authorize the use of any information in the application to verify my statement, and I authorize past employers, all references and any other person to answer all questions asked concerning my ability, character, reputation, previous employment and education record or anything else contained in this application. I expressly release all such third parties from any liability or damages on account of having furnished such information, as well as Special Education Services for seeking any verification of such information contained in this application.
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- Legal Name and Other name(s) Include previous last names, surname aka, shortened names/name variations and nicknames. Include Legal Name if not previously provided in name field.
- Do you have any other endorsements and/or verifications documented on your license(s)? optional
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