Special Education Teacher K-12 in Chicago, IL

Special Education Teacher K-12 in Chicago, IL

Hillside Academy East Campus (HAEC), a member of The Menta Group, is an alternative safe school for elementary, middle and high school students who are at-risk of suspension or expulsion or have other special education needs to be served. The school's curriculum is geared to primary, middle and high school students, and the credit earning system for high school students is aligned with its partnering district/Chicago Public Schools. This partnership thus allows for seamless transitions from and to the students' home schools. HAEC was established to positively impact the academic and social-emotional competencies of students referred to the program, and offer a variety of school-to-work options for special education students. The classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational, behavioral, and social success on a regular basis. The high school curriculum aids students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for success in post-secondary education and/or employment settings. For those students preparing to transition back to a public school setting, our transition specialist provides active support throughout the process. Background: Hillside Academy East Campus is the adjunct campus of the organization's first school, Hillside Academy.  Hillside Academy East Campus is approved as a nonpublic special education program (under Section 14-7.02 of the Illinois School Code) for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.            This position offers an access to medical, dental, vision plans, 403(b), sick pay, holiday pay, and personal days.The salary range is comparable for the position and area, depending upon certification and qualifications. All of our programs post their open teaching positions on our website and feature an easy-to-complete applicationprocess. Qualifications Type LBS1/Special Education State of Illinois license at the elementary, middle to high school level Comprehensive training, experience, and mentoring in curriculum area Ability to teach a self-contained classroom within all basic instructional areas Ability to work a regular school day and the ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties Employment is contingent upon a background check, employment physical and drug screen Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at: www.thementagroup.org/careers/apply marc.bickham@menta.com Fax:  (773) 638-6235 Address: 3049 W. Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60612 Phone: (773) 533-9605   Dr. Marc K. Bickham Principal, Hillside Academy East