Job Description As a 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. 10 Month School Calendar, continuous employment (return after paid summer break) 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. , following a school calendar
\n ResponsibilitiesTeach all subjects in a classroom settingProvide a differentiated learning environmentWork collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the studentsGain 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 learningProvide a social-emotional learning environmentHave a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom QualificationsIL PEL (Professional Educator's License; out-of-state applicants will need to apply for IL certification) with LBS1 Certification in Early Childhood Education or Other Teacher Certification (Non-Substitute) with relevant experience. Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations changeAbility to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areasAbility to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficultiesAbility to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solveExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively BenefitsBenefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance ProgramsMedical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly PayGenerous Paid Time Off Benefits 403(b) Investment OptionsDirect Employer HireNegotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers
\nAbout Menta Nokomis/Cornerstone Academy and ChrisMont The ChrisMont RSSP is a collaborative effort of Regional Office of Education #10 involving seven school districts: Nokomis CUSD #22, Taylorville CUSD #3, Hillsboro CUSD #3, Litchfield CUSD #12, Pana CUSD #8, South Fork CUSD #14, Edinburg CUSD #4. At ChrisMont, we focus on preparing students to be 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. The focus of each child's educational program is to prepare him or her for next steps in life. Our problem solving model tracks student progress and aligns with scientifically based interventions proven to improve the individual successes of all children. At Mid-State Cornerstone Academy, the pursuit of our '3-C Ready' vision—to cultivate College, Career, and Citizenship readiness—is at the heart of our educational mandate. We are committed to an educational model that is as unique as the individual needs and developmental stages of each of our students. It's our goal to ensure that every learner is given the tools and support to unlock their fullest potential. The classrooms at Mid-State Cornerstone Academy are dynamic and interactive, fostering an environment where educational and behavioral milestones are achieved with regularity. We believe that an active learning environment is critical for the cultivation of a young person's academic and social skills. Our educators are dedicated to daily nurturing these skills, thereby empowering our students to succeed and to become proactive, informed, and responsible members of society. 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.