Job Description

As a General/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.

Sheldon IL.
ELEMENTARY ROOM.

7:30 am to 3:00 pm, M-F, following a 10-Month School Calendar.

Tuition Reimbursement for General Education Teachers seeking LBS1 Endorsement.
Sign On Bonus for LBS1 PEL.
Required: IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) (Non-Substitute).
Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off.

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:
• 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:
• 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 LBS1 Certified Special Education Teachers.

About our School:

The staff at Menta Academy Iroquois (in Sheldon, IL) is 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.

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: 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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