General Education Teacher

Job DescriptionAs a General 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.Grades 6-8 , General Education "Better Me" ClassroomResponsible for Teaching Science & Social Studies in classroom and Co-Teaching with a Virtual TeacherClassroom Size 1 to 25 StudentsStaff Hours 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. , following a 10-Month School CalendarResponsibilitiesTeach/Facilitate all subjects in both remote (e-learning) and in-person classroom settingsProvide a differentiated learning environmentWork collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the studentsGain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employeesHave the freedom and ability to personalize learningProvide a social-emotional learning environmentHave a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroomQualificationsIL 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 LBS1Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations changeAbility to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areasAbility to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficultiesAbility to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solveExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasivelyCompensation & BenefitsIn 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/Certified Special Education Teachers, please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.General Education Teachers, please refer to the "General Education Instruction" section for this position's category.Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers$45,200 - $49,360 a yearAbout Thompson Instructional CenterMenta's Thompson Instructional Center is anchored in the principle of the '3-C Ready' initiative, with a tailored approach to fostering readiness for College, Career, and Citizenship. Our commitment is unwavering in adapting our educational strategies to align with both the collective and individual developmental needs of our students. It is our core belief that every learner has the potential to reach new heights of personal achievement and we never give up.In the classrooms of Menta's Thompson Instructional Center, active and immersive learning is the norm. These spaces are carefully crafted to encourage students to embrace both educational content and behavioral development enthusiastically every day. We ensure that our students are not just recipients of knowledge but active contributors to a learning community that values success, personal growth, and societal contribution.Students Served: K-8Professional Associations and/or PartnershipsThe 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