Life Skills Special Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group•Machesney Park, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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)
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.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility on grade level during the school year.
General Educators willing to obtain LBS1.

Responsibilities

Teach a life-skills based curriculum in a self-contained classroom.
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.