Virtual Special Education Teacher

Overview

As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta Education 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.

REQUIRED:
Illinois PEL with LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist I) i.e. Special Education Teacher Certification or the ability to obtain the Illinois PEL (Professional Educator's License) through out-of-state license reciprocity (e.g. WI to IL teacher license).
Special Educators from other states must sit for an Illinois license exam.

2 Positions Available:

• K-8 Personalized Curriculum
• 9-12 Personalized Curriculum

Staff

Hours:

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, following a 10 Month School Calendar

Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off (see Compensation & Benefits section)

• Full-time position with 5 hours of virtual direct instruction per day plus flexible time dedicated to lesson planning, grading, and IEP work
• Provide a differentiated learning environment
• 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 social-emotional learning environment
• Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom

• REQUIRED:
  Illinois PEL with LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist I) i.e. Special Education Teacher Certification or the ability to obtain the Illinois PEL (Professional Educator's License) through out-of-state license reciprocity (e.g. WI to IL teacher license)
• Proficiency with video-conferencing platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams).
• Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/cognitive, and academic difficulties
• The ability to create/design digital content in order to deliver engaging online lessons
• Strong classroom-management techniques adapted for virtual settings
• Skilled in differentiating instruction for diverse learners
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and build relationships across all levels and with diverse personalities
• Ability to teach students using digital curriculum and assessment tools (such as interactive lessons, modifying materials for accommodations, and using online assessments for progress monitoring)
• Ability to troubleshoot technology issues (basic computer troubleshooting, managing Google Workspace, navigating browser extensions, etc.)
• Familiarity with assistive technology tools (text-to-speech, speech-to-text, screen readers, AAC apps, accessibility settings)
• Strong organizational skills and precise documentation with the ability to maintain accurate records in a virtual environment

• 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:
• Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category
• 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:

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