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Elementary Life Skills Special Education Teacher Sheldon IL

Duties

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.
 
Menta Academy Iroquois (Sheldon, IL)
7:30 am to 3:00 pm, M-F, following a 10-Month School Calendar
Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max)
Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 .m. M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar
Sign On Bonus for Certified LBS1 Teachers
 
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
 
Out-of-state applicants will need to apply for IL certification
 
 

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

Salary/Benefits

  • 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/
      • 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.
      • $49,360 to $70,000/year

How to Apply

Use this link to apply: https://jobs.lever.co/menta/3f5dcf52-6a70-4ed8-8494-226309f1c112

 

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://jobs.lever.co/menta/3f5dcf52-6a70-4ed8-8494-226309f1c112

Email Address

heather.bakken@menta.com

School District

The Menta Group Special Education Schools

Position Website

https://jobs.lever.co/menta/3f5dcf52-6a70-4ed8-8494-226309f1c112

City Website

https://menta.com/schools/illinois/menta-academy-iroquois/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

8/7/2025

Start Date

N/A