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Special Education Teacher

The Menta Education Group
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026

Job Description


As a Special Education Teacher with The Menta Group, you will collaborate with the clinical staff and other members of the academic team in creating and implementing classroom interventions in order to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of the students.  



10 Month School Calendar

Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max)

Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 .m. M-F, following a school calendar

Benefit Options & Generous Paid Benefit Time Off!

Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract)

Sign On Bonus for Certified LBS1 Teachers

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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)
  • 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:
  • Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
  • 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/
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.


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$59,000 - $70,000 a year
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About Menta Academy North


At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.


Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.


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 (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

Salary : $59,000 - $70,000

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