Life-Skills Special Education Teacher
Quick answer
The Menta Group is hiring an in-office Life-Skills Special Education Teacher in Waukegan, IL to provide specialized academic and social-emotional instruction in a self-contained classroom.
- Role
- Life-Skills Special Education Teacher
- Organization
- The Menta Group
- Location
- Menta Academy North, Waukegan, IL
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The Menta Group is hiring a Special Education Teacher for their Menta Academy North campus in Waukegan, IL. This role involves teaching a Life-Skills curriculum in a self-contained classroom environment with a maximum of 10 students. The teacher will collaborate with clinical and academic staff to provide differentiated, social-emotional learning interventions tailored to individual student needs. The position follows a 10-month school calendar and emphasizes creative problem-solving and personalized instruction.
What you'll do
- Teach a Life-Skills curriculum in a self-contained classroom setting.
- Collaborate with clinical and academic staff to implement student interventions.
- Provide a differentiated learning environment for students with diverse needs.
- Facilitate a social-emotional learning environment.
- Personalize instruction to meet individual student goals.
What it takes
- Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 certification.
- Willingness to obtain LBS1 certification if currently holding a General Education PEL.
- Experience working with youth facing emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, creative problem-solving environment.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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-office?
This position is in-office at Menta Academy North in Waukegan, IL, as it requires daily classroom instruction.
What certification is required for this role?
You must hold an Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 certification, or a PEL for General Education with a willingness to obtain the LBS1 certification.
Does the organization offer financial support for required certifications?
Yes, The Menta Group provides tuition reimbursement for general educators who need to obtain their LBS1 certification.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting, but the organization provides links to their pay ranges via their website.
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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