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Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom. 
• Classroom sizes are at or near 10 students with paraprofessional support in the room. 
• Grade Level taught will depend upon the position for which you've applied. We may need you to be flexible on grade level during the school year. 
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students.
• Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning.
• Provide a social-emotional learning environment.

Qualifications

• IL PEL (Professional Educator's License; out-of-state applicants will need to apply for IL certification) with LBS1 Certification or Other Teacher Certification (Non-Substitute)
• General Education Professional Educator’s License or Secondary Education (PEL) with a desire to obtain your Special Education Certification (LBS1).
• Comprehensive training, experience, and mentoring in curriculum area. 
• Ability to teach a self-contained classroom within all basic instructional areas. 
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties. 
• Must be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

Compensation & Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• Compensation Information:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
• Certified Special Education Teachers, please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.
• General Education Teachers, please refer to the "General Education Instruction" section for this position's category.
• Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers