Duties 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.
Staff Hrs 7:30 am to 3 pm Mon-Fri, following a 10 month school calendar 10 Month School Calendar Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms Benefit Options & Generous Paid Benefit Time Off!
Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract) Sign On Bonus for Certified LBS1 Teachers 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 various support staff that are Menta employees Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning * Provide a social-emotional learning environment * Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom Qualifications Qualifications * 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) * Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change * Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas * Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties * Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively Salary/Benefits * Compensation & Benefits * In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links: * Full Time Employee Benefits Overview: * Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
For more information visit: * * Compensation Information: * * General Education Teachers, please refer to the "General Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
* Certified Special Education Teachers, please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
* $49,360 to $70,000/year * Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers * Tuition Reimbursement for General Ed Teachers seeking LBS1 How to Apply Use our school website link: Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page Email Address School District Position Website City Website ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link Illinois Report Card Job Posting Date 9/26/2025 Start Date N/A