Special Education or General Education Teacher (Galesburg)

Job Description

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

As a General / Special Education Teacher at The Menta Education 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. Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar

Max Classroom Size 10 Students

Required : IL PEL (Professional Educator's License with LBS1 Certification or Other Teacher Certification (Non-Substitute) with willingness to obtain LBS1

Tuition Reimbursement for PEL General Educators to pursue LBS1

Sign-On Bonus for Certified LBS1 Teachers

Responsibilities

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

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) with willingness to obtain LBS1

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 :

Compensation Information :

https : / / menta.com / compensation-arizona-and-illinois /

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 /

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.

Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Special Education Teachers

About The Menta Group

The Menta Group's mission is To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Menta brings a framework of educational practices that have been designed and are supported through evidence based practices. Menta's collaborative process with various school and community stakeholders has resulted in programs designed to educate, support, challenge, empower and celebrate students who present with a range of academic, social and emotional needs. At the beginning of a student's experience with Menta, a collaborative meeting is held that includes the student, significant people in their lives, Menta staff and other professionals as appropriate. During that meeting, a comprehensive assessment of the student's past, present and future desires is used to establish a student centered plan (MAP) that serves as a foundation of the student's Menta programming. A guiding principle of Menta is 'we do not give up', while also holding our students and staff to high expectations. The educational offerings at a Menta program provides students with a quality education that is designed to nurture and enhance the skills and maturity needed to meet the challenges of being productive adults and citizens in a rapidly changing 21st century world.

Professional Associations and / or Partnerships

The Menta 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 Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.

Menta Academy Galesburg

The staff at Menta Academy Galesburg will be dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready : College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.

Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.

Students Served : PK-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.