Life Skills High School Special Education Teacher
Quick answer
The Menta Group is hiring an in-office Life Skills High School Special Education Teacher in Bourbonnais, IL, to provide differentiated instruction and social-emotional support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Role
- Life Skills High School Special Education Teacher
- Organization
- The Menta Group
- Location
- Bourbonnais, IL
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The Menta Group is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their Menta Academy Bourbonnais location to instruct a life-skills curriculum in a self-contained classroom. The role involves collaborating with clinical and academic staff to provide differentiated, social-emotional learning for students with emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties. Teachers will work in classrooms with a maximum of 10 students, supported by paraprofessional staff. Candidates must hold or be willing to obtain an Illinois Professional Educator's License with LBS1 certification.
What you'll do
- Teach a life-skills curriculum in a self-contained classroom environment.
- Implement differentiated learning strategies tailored to individual student needs.
- Collaborate with clinical and curriculum staff to support student academic and social goals.
- Provide a consistent social-emotional learning environment for students.
- Manage classroom dynamics with paraprofessional support.
What it takes
- Valid IL Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 Certification.
- Willingness to obtain LBS1 certification for those holding a General Education PEL.
- Experience working with youth facing emotional, behavioral, or academic challenges.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work creatively and collaboratively within a team setting.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; tuition reimbursement for LBS1 certification; negotiable sign-on bonus.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-person?
This is an in-person, in-office position located at Menta Academy Bourbonnais in Bourbonnais, IL.
What certification is required for this role?
Candidates must hold an Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 Certification, though general educators willing to obtain their LBS1 are encouraged to apply and may receive tuition reimbursement.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting, though the organization offers a negotiable sign-on bonus for certified special education teachers and links to salary ranges on their website.
What does the work schedule look like?
The position follows a 10-month school calendar with staff hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Menta Group's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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