Special Education Teacher
Quick answer
The Menta Group is hiring an in-office Special Education Teacher in Illinois to provide personalized, social-emotional academic instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
- Role
- Special Education Teacher
- Organization
- The Menta Group (C.O.R.E. Academy)
- Location
- Illinois
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The Menta Group is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to lead a small, self-contained classroom of approximately 10 students at C.O.R.E. Academy. This role focuses on social-emotional learning and inquiry-based academics for students with emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties. Educators will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and curriculum staff to provide personalized instruction within a 10-month school calendar structure.
What you'll do
- Teach all subjects in a small, self-contained classroom setting
- Provide a differentiated learning environment tailored to student needs
- Collaborate with curriculum and clinical staff to improve student outcomes
- Manage a classroom of approximately 10 students with paraprofessional support
- Implement social-emotional learning and P.B.I.S. structures
What it takes
- IL Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 Certification
- Ability to teach multiple grade levels and diverse instructional areas
- Experience working with youth with emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong creative problem-solving and teamwork abilities
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; negotiable sign-on bonus for certified teachers.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-person?
This is an in-office position located at the C.O.R.E. Academy campus.
What is the compensation for this role?
Compensation is not explicitly specified in the posting, though the organization provides a link to their pay scales and offers a negotiable sign-on bonus for certified candidates.
What specific certification is required for this role?
Applicants must hold an Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 certification; out-of-state applicants must be willing to apply for Illinois certification.
How can I apply for this position?
The job description does not provide a specific deadline or application portal link, so interested candidates should contact Menta's office for assistance with the application process.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Menta Group (C.O.R.E. Academy)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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