Bilingual Special Education Teacher (English/Spanish)
About The Position
As a Bilingual 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. 321 East 84th St Chicago, IL 60619 6:45am-2:15pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract) Sign On Bonus for Special Education Teachers At Menta Academy Chicago South (MACS), our devoted team is committed to continuing the academic and personal growth of our students. Meticulously crafted, our educational services are tailored to both support and challenge students on their journey to higher education. Our objective is to create daily opportunities for success, with both academic and behavioral development achievements. Our teachers love using our specifically designed Expanded Menta Method Model. The UDL curriculum provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to help teachers differentiate instruction and meet the unique needs of all learners in a variety of ways, in a variety of unique learning spaces. 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.
Requirements
- 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 proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish
- Comprehensive 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.
Responsibilities
- Teach 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 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.
Benefits
- Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers
- Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
