The Menta Education Group
DHH Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
The Menta Education Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job DescriptionAs a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher, you will co-teach a DHH elementary student in a small self-contained classroom setting. Our social-emotional learning environments offer engaged and inquiry-based academics combined with a P.B.I.S. structure.Direct-Hire position with benefits and paid benefit time off.Follows a 10 Month School CalendarSchool Hours 8 am - 3:30 pm, Mon-FriResponsibilitiesTeach all subjects in a classroom settingProvide a differentiated learning environmentWork collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the studentsGain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employeesHave the freedom and ability to personalize learningProvide a social-emotional learning environmentHave a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroomQualifications
IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) with Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) EndorsementFluency in ASL and Signed English and strong communication skillsMust be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations changeAbility to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areasAbility to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficultiesAbility to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solveExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasivelyBenefits
Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance ProgramsMedical Insurance enrollment is available to full-time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly PayGenerous Paid Time Off Benefits403(b) Investment OptionsDirect Employer HireNegotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education TeachersAbout Menta Academy MidwayMenta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a learning environment that fosters individualization and planning. The program provides support for English and non-English speaking children with disabilities by focusing on the whole child in their native language. Collaborative and data-based problem-solving approaches are utilized to develop appropriate interventions and progress monitoring.The classrooms integrate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model developed by Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication systems, and sensory supports are thoughtfully integrated to optimize student success.Midway serves students in grades K-12 and those transitioning from school to life ages 18-21. Disabilities served include autism, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities.Professional Associations and/or PartnershipsThe Menta 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 EmployerThe Menta 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 an application for any opening should contact the district office.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
IL PEL (Professional Educator's License) with Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) EndorsementFluency in ASL and Signed English and strong communication skillsMust be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations changeAbility to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areasAbility to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficultiesAbility to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solveExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasivelyBenefits
Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance ProgramsMedical Insurance enrollment is available to full-time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly PayGenerous Paid Time Off Benefits403(b) Investment OptionsDirect Employer HireNegotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education TeachersAbout Menta Academy MidwayMenta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a learning environment that fosters individualization and planning. The program provides support for English and non-English speaking children with disabilities by focusing on the whole child in their native language. Collaborative and data-based problem-solving approaches are utilized to develop appropriate interventions and progress monitoring.The classrooms integrate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model developed by Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication systems, and sensory supports are thoughtfully integrated to optimize student success.Midway serves students in grades K-12 and those transitioning from school to life ages 18-21. Disabilities served include autism, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities.Professional Associations and/or PartnershipsThe Menta 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 EmployerThe Menta 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 an application for any opening should contact the district office.
#J-18808-Ljbffr