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High School Life Skills TeacherThe Menta Education Group • Aurora, Illinois, United States
High School Life Skills Teacher

High School Life Skills Teacher

The Menta Education Group • Aurora, Illinois, United States
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description

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.

C.O.R.E. Academy, Aurora IL

Staff Hours : 8 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar

Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off

Direct Hire Employment : Return School Year after School Year

ISBE LBS1 Special Education Teacher Certification Required

Negotiable Sign-On Bonus

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 :

  • 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.
  • 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 :
  • https : / / menta.com / employee-benefits-full-time /
  • 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
  • $59,000 - $70,000 a year

    About C.O.R.E. Academy

    At C.O.R.E. Academy (Cultivating an Optimal and Rigorous Education), our devoted and caring staff invests in guiding each child toward the pinnacle of 3-C Readiness : College, Career, and Citizenship. C.O.R.E. has educational services designed to cater to developmental milestones and individual learning nuances for each and every one of our students.

    Within our interactive classrooms, we create a vibrant atmosphere for active learning from K through Post High School. With an unwavering commitment to standing by every child, providing the support and resources they need to overcome challenges, achieve academic success, make a lasting impact on their communities, and unlock their full potential. From the beginning, our mission has been to help shape a society where all youth can be successful.

    Students Served : PK-Age 21

    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.

    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.

    RE : EMPOLOYMENT

    CAREERS PAGE : https : / / menta.com / careers /

    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

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