Special Education Teacher (LBS1)

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Special Education Teacher (LBS1) to work at a Facility in La Salle, IL. This is a registry position with our company.



Pay Rate: $54 / hour

*W2



Shifts Details:

• Class: SPED LBS1 Shift: 1 Start: 06:45:00 End: 15:15:00

Core Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• State pension or retirement plan (e.g., STRS/TRS)


• Paid time off (sick, personal, holidays, summer breaks)


• Life and disability insurance

Career Development:

• Tuition reimbursement or stipends for advanced degrees


• Professional development and continuing education


• Mentorship for new teachers

Financial Incentives:

• Sign-on bonuses (in high-need areas)


• Student loan forgiveness (e.g., PSLF, TEACH Grant)


• Stipends for extra duties or working with high-needs students

Support & Wellness:

• Mental health and wellness programs


• Access to classroom aides or paraprofessionals


• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Work Environment:

• Smaller class sizes


• Collaborative IEP teams


• Union support and collective bargaining

Special Education Teacher

As a Special Education Teacher, 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.

Responsibilities

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  1. Teach all subjects in a classroom setting
  
  
  2. Provide a differentiated learning environment
  
  
  3. Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students
  
  
  4. 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
  
  
  5. Provide a social-emotional learning environment
  
  
  6. Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

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  1. 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)
  
  
  2. Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change
  
  
  3. Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas
  
  
  4. Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties
  
  
  5. Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve
  
  
  6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
  
  
  
  

About Menta Academy La Salle 

Menta Academy La Salle is a beacon of personalized education where every student's success is the center of our universe. Our educators are committed to the '3-C Ready' framework, meticulously crafting a path for students to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. This guiding principle is at the forefront of our curriculum, ensuring that each learner is not just prepared for the next step in their education or career but also primed to be an informed, active member of society.

Our learning spaces buzz with innovation and inspiration, as we believe that an active classroom is the bedrock of effective learning. Interactive and adaptive teaching methods are employed to foster a deep, enduring understanding of subject matter. We challenge our students with real-world problems and collaborative projects that sharpen their intellect and social skills, ensuring they are well-equipped for both academic endeavors and the workforce.

Cultivating a supportive and stimulating environment is key to our philosophy. At Menta Academy La Salle, we nurture not only the intellectual growth of our students but also their emotional and social development. Our holistic approach to education is designed to produce well-rounded individuals who value diversity, practice empathy, and lead with integrity. We take immense pride in guiding our students toward a future where they can confidently assert their place in the world, ready to achieve their dreams and impact society positively.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-6263. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Cameron Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).






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