What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Special Education Teacher position at The Menta Education Group?
Job Description
As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta Group, you will have the freedom and ability to virtually 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.
Must have or be able to obtain Illinois PEL with Special Education Teacher Endorsement (LBS1)
If you are located within 20 miles of the school for which you've applied, you will be considered for an in-person LBS1 Teacher position at that school. If you are only interested in a virtual position, you will be considered for a Virtual LBS1 Teacher position at Menta Tech Virtual Academy. If you are over 20 miles from the school for which you've applied, you will be considered for a Virtual LBS1 Teacher for that school location.
\n- Teach all subjects in a virtual classroom setting
- Provide differentiated learning
- Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students
- Gain 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 learning
- Provide a virtual social-emotional learning environment
- Have a virtual classroom size of around 10 students
- Current, Issued IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist I) is required
- Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change
- Ability to virtually teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas
- Ability to virtually work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties
- Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans
- 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off Benefits
- 403(b) Investment Options
- Direct Employer Hire
Menta Academy Woodstock serves grades PK – 12 and is dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.
Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.
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.
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.
