Special/General Education Teacher

Job overview

The Special/General Education Teacher role is onsite in Machesney Park, IL, with compensation of $51,760–$70,000 per year. The position supports Menta Academy Northwest’s social-emotional learning environment and its goal of helping students become college, career, and citizenship ready. The teacher provides instruction in a small, self-contained classroom, differentiates learning, and works with school staff to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs. The role serves students across grade levels K–21 and contributes to individualized learning and student progress.

What you'll do

• Teach subjects in remote e-learning and in-person classroom settings
• provide differentiated instruction and a social-emotional learning environment
• collaborate with curriculum, clinical, administrative, and support staff
• personalize learning
• teach across grade levels as student populations change
• support students with emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

general education teacher

self-contained classroom

social-emotional learning

machesney park il

menta education group

k–21

10-month school calendar

lbs1

$51,760–$70,000/year

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• tuition reimbursement for general education teachers seeking LBS1
• sign-on bonus for LBS1 teachers.

Why this role

10-month school calendar; self-contained classrooms with a maximum of 10 students and paraprofessional support. Requires an Illinois Professional Educator’s License with LBS1, or another non-substitute teacher certification with willingness to obtain LBS1.

About the employer

The Menta Education Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.