Special / General Education Teacher

As a General / 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 Hours : 7 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month school calendar.

Required : IL PEL Professional Educator's License (Non-Substitute).

Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off :

• Sign On Bonus for PEL w / LBS1.
• Tuition Reimbursement for General Ed Teachers seeking LBS1 Endorsement.

Responsibilities :

Teach all subjects in both remote (e-learning) and in-person classroom settings.

Qualifications :

Compensation & Benefits :

About Menta Academy Plainfield :

Menta Academy Plainfield is a unique concept in therapeutic day schools that uses open spaces to engage students academically through both project-based and traditional academic approaches. The use of technology at school helps to engage students at all skill levels and age groups with the central focus being on 21st century learning, to prepare students for 21st century opportunities. The modern and colorful setting simulates the hustle, collaboration, and mobility of a real world workplace, in a small package.

Positive student outcomes drive the MAP team to engage students in a variety of ways as students have choices in the manner in which they can show and increase their successful progress, determination, and overall grit in an academic and transitional setting. Motivated staff leads to motivated students.

The team at Menta Academy Plainfield comes from a wide range of amazingly diverse backgrounds and life paths. Their experiences in the real world are used to design a rich curriculum that is not only authentic, but also applicable to life and the staff at MAP teaches skills for life. The care that goes into our planning caters to the entire student as an individual, in academics and in social / emotional health. We have the energy!

Menta Academy Plainfield is a springboard school that prepares diverse learners for the next steps, whether the end goal is independent living, reintegration, graduation, adult programming, or college. Welcoming students from K-22, MAP is prepared and proud to be a contributing part to student success.

Students Served : PK-21.

Professional Association Membership and Partnerships.

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members / partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ISBA, IAPSEC, IASA, ISBA, AASA, CCSSO, IAASE, 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.

About The Menta Education Group :

The Menta Education Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public / private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.

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Full-time Employee Benefits

Health Coverages :

Medical insurance options through BCBS PPO Network

Dental insurance with preventive care coverage

Vision insurance with exam and hardware allowances

Financial Security :

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution available (after applicable waiting period) to those enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan.

403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Insurance Protection :

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Optional : Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Time Off Benefits :

Generous Paid Time Off Policies

Part-Time Employee Benefits :

403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.

Generous Paid Time Off Policies

Special Education Services : Compensation and Employee Benefits Information

The anticipated full time employee salary information provided below is presented in good faith based on the requirements and qualifications of the specified position. Please note that additional factors such as experience, education, and credentials, may influence the compensation scale outlined. For positions that follow the school-year schedule, the salary ranges outlined below are calculated based on a 10-month academic calendar.

Department / Position Annual Salary

School Leadership $75,000 - $108,000

Special Education Classroom Instruction $59,000 - $70,000

General Education Instruction $45,200 - $49,360

Classroom Support $24,000 - $43,640

Student Services $38,000 - $70,000

Clinical $61,000 - $70,000

Medical $35,000 - $55,000

Maintenance Support $40,000 - $55,000

Administrative Support $28,000 - $45,000

Hourly Position

(hourly compensation rates may be determined based on an applicable annual salary)

This information has been provided in compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act