Middle School Special Education Teacher Gilman IL

DutiesAs 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.Update: Mid-Year 2026, Menta Academy Iroquois will be moving from Sheldon, IL to Gilman, IL.New Address: 610 S Crescent St. Gilman, IL 60938Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School CalendarREQUIRED: IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General EducationTeacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS1Tuition Reimbursement for General Educators to obtain LBS1Negotiable Sign On Bonus for LBS1 TeachersResponsibilitiesTeach all subjects in a classroom settingProvide 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 employees Have the freedom and ability to personalize learningProvide a social-emotional learning environmentHave a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroomQualificationsQualificationsIL 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 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 persuasivelySalary/BenefitsCompensation & 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: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/Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified LBS1 Special Education Teachers$59,000 - $70,000 a yearHow to ApplyUse Link https://jobs.lever.co/menta/3f5dcf52-6a70-4ed8-8494-226309f1c112Email Addressheather.bakken@menta.comSchool Districthttps://menta.com/Position Websitehttps://jobs.lever.co/menta/3f5dcf52-6a70-4ed8-8494-226309f1c112City Websitehttps://menta.com/schools/illinois/menta-academy-iroquois/ILearn LinkILearnReport Card LinkDistrict Report CardJob Posting Date4/2/2026Start DateN/A