Life-Skills Special Education Teacher

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. 3049 West Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60612 Hours- 6:45 am to 2:15 pm Mon-Friday, following a school calendarResponsibilities • 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 environmentQualifications • Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher) certificationorPEL 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: • General Employee Benefits Overview • Salary Information • Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category. • Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers Menta Academy Chicago West At Menta Academy Chicago West, our devoted staff is dedicated to guiding each child toward success. Our educational services are designed to meet individual learning needs, emphasizing both development and achievement. This allows our students to experience daily successes, engage in learning and play, and gain the knowledge they need to succeed in the future. Menta Academy Chicago West is more than just a school; it's where students flourish and reach their full potential. The heart of our success lies in our genuine passion for empowering at-risk youth. We approach our mission with confidence, knowing that every life we touch has the potential to flourish. Through innovative approaches, data-driven strategies, and a profound understanding of the challenges our students face, we steadfastly strive to eliminate barriers and create a brighter, more promising future for all those we serve. Professional Associations and/or Partnerships The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.