High School Special Education Teacher

Job overview

The High School Special Education Teacher is an onsite, full-time role in Bourbonnais, IL. Compensation is $59,000–$70,000 per year. At Menta Academy Bourbonnais, the team supports students’ learning, academic development, and growth beyond the classroom. The teacher delivers instruction in a self-contained classroom and collaborates with clinical staff and the academic team to address students’ individual academic and social-emotional needs. The role contributes to student progress through differentiated instruction, personalized learning, and a supportive social-emotional environment.

What you'll do

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom, with paraprofessional support and classes typically near 10 students.
• Provide differentiated instruction and a social-emotional learning environment.
• Collaborate with curriculum, clinical, and other staff to support student outcomes.
• Adapt to grade-level needs during the school year as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

high school special education teacher

special education

bourbonnais il

the menta education group

full-time

7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

monday–friday

10-month school calendar

self-contained classroom

lbs1

illinois pel

tuition reimbursement

$59,000–$70,000/year

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 educators pursuing LBS1. A sign-on bonus is negotiable for certified special education teachers.

Why this role

Staff hours are 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, following a 10-month school calendar. Requires an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 certification, or a qualifying general education PEL with willingness to obtain LBS1; tuition reimbursement is available for general educators pursuing LBS1. Sign-on bonus is negotiable for LBS1 teachers.

About the employer

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