Special Education Teacher

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher role is onsite at Fresh Start Academy in Havana, IL, with staff hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, following a 10-month school calendar. The stated salary range is $59,000–$70,000 per year. Fresh Start Academy uses personalized learning and trauma-informed practices to support students. The teacher provides instruction in a small, self-contained classroom and adapts learning to students’ needs. Working with curriculum, clinical, and other school staff, the teacher supports academic and social-emotional learning for students with emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties.

What you'll do

• Teach all subjects in a classroom setting
• provide differentiated and personalized learning
• collaborate with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff
• support a social-emotional learning environment
• teach across multiple grade levels as student populations change.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

full-time

havana il

fresh start academy

the menta education group

self-contained classroom

personalized learning

social-emotional learning

trauma-informed practices

lbs1

monday-friday

10-month school calendar

$59k-$70k salary

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

Why this role

Classroom size is around 10 students with paraprofessional support. Tuition reimbursement is available for general educators pursuing LBS1 certification; negotiable sign-on bonus for certified special education teachers.

About the employer

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