Special Education or General Education Teacher

Job overview

The Special Education or General Education Teacher role is onsite in Taylorville, IL, with teaching in both in-person classrooms and remote e-learning settings. Compensation is $45,200–$70,000 per year. The teacher supports Menta Academy Taylorville/Cornerstone Academy and Menta Academy Taylorville 612, serving students with diverse academic, social, and emotional needs. The teacher provides instruction in a small, self-contained classroom, adapting learning to student needs and supporting academic and social-emotional development. Collaboration with curriculum, clinical, and other school staff helps students work toward academic success and successful transitions.

What you'll do

• Teach all subjects in remote e-learning and in-person classroom settings
• provide differentiated instruction and a social-emotional learning environment
• collaborate with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff
• personalize learning
• teach multiple 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

taylorville il

the menta education group

$45,200–$70,000/year

self-contained classroom

social-emotional learning

differentiated instruction

paraprofessional support

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ct

school calendar

illinois pel

lbs1 certification

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 a special education endorsement
• negotiable sign-on bonus for certified special education teachers.

Why this role

Small classroom of around 10 students with paraprofessional support; school-calendar schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. CT; direct hire with return opportunities in subsequent school years without an annual contract.

About the employer

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