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Life-Skills Special Education Teacher

ChicagoOn-siteFull-time

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Teaches a life-skills curriculum in a self-contained special education classroom, collaborating with clinical and academic staff to meet students' academic and social/emotional needs.

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Job Description

As a Life-Skills Special Education Teacher with The Menta Education Group, you will collaborate with the clinical staff and other members of the academic team in creating and implementing classroom interventions in order to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of the students.

321 East 84th St Chicago, IL 60619
6:45am-2:15pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar
Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)
Sign On Bonus for Special Education Teachers

Responsibilities

  • Teach a Life-Skills curriculum in a self-contained classroom.
  • Classroom sizes are at or near 10 students with paraprofessional support in the room* *Presently classroom sizes are smaller.
  • Provide a differentiated learning environment.
  • Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students.
  • Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning.
  • Provide a social-emotional learning environment

    • Qualifications

  • Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher) certification or PEL with Secondary Education and a desire to obtain your Special Education Certification (LBS1).
  • Ability to teach a self-contained classroom within all basic instructional areas.
  • Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
  • Must be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

    • 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:
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
  • Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers
  • 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:https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/

    • Skills

    Classroom Management For Emotional/behavioral NeedsDifferentiated InstructionFunctional Life Skills CurriculumIEP ImplementationLBS1Pel?Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)Special Education Certification

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