The Menta Education Group
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
The Menta Education Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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.
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 support staff that are Menta employees Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning Provide a social-emotional learning environment Maintain a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support 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 relevant teacher certification. Flexibility to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change Ability to teach students across all basic instructional areas Experience working with youth with emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties Flexibility, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs Medical Insurance enrollment available immediately upon hire for full-time employees 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 Menta Academy Midway Menta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a personalized learning environment. The program supports English and non-English speaking children with disabilities, focusing on the whole child in their native language. It employs collaborative, data-driven approaches for intervention and progress monitoring. The classrooms utilize evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model by Division TEACCH, UNC-Chapel Hill, including physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication systems, and sensory supports to enhance student success. Servicing students in grades K-12 and transitioning to life skills for ages 18-21, disabilities include autism, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities. Professional Associations and Partnerships The Menta Education Group affiliates are members of organizations such as CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, among others dedicated to educating children with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer The Menta Education Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We actively recruit qualified minority teachers and staff. For application assistance, contact the district office.
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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 support staff that are Menta employees Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning Provide a social-emotional learning environment Maintain a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support 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 relevant teacher certification. Flexibility to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change Ability to teach students across all basic instructional areas Experience working with youth with emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties Flexibility, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs Medical Insurance enrollment available immediately upon hire for full-time employees 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 Menta Academy Midway Menta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a personalized learning environment. The program supports English and non-English speaking children with disabilities, focusing on the whole child in their native language. It employs collaborative, data-driven approaches for intervention and progress monitoring. The classrooms utilize evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model by Division TEACCH, UNC-Chapel Hill, including physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication systems, and sensory supports to enhance student success. Servicing students in grades K-12 and transitioning to life skills for ages 18-21, disabilities include autism, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities. Professional Associations and Partnerships The Menta Education Group affiliates are members of organizations such as CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, among others dedicated to educating children with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer The Menta Education Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We actively recruit qualified minority teachers and staff. For application assistance, contact the district office.
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