[Remote] Virtual Special Education Teacher

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Menta Education Group is hiring a Virtual Special Education Teacher to educate a small classroom of students in a virtual setting. The role combines differentiated, project-based instruction with social-emotional learning and collaboration with curriculum and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Full-time position with 5 hours of virtual direct instruction per day *plus* time dedicated to lesson planning, grading, and IEP work
• Provide a differentiated learning environment
• Provide project-based learning instruction in a virtual setting
• 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

Skills

• 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), which does include a state proctored test
• 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 & Assessment tools such as interactive lessons, modifying materials for accommodations, and using online assessments for progress monitoring
• Ability to troubleshoot technology issues such as basic computer troubleshooting, managing digital file storage (Google workspace), navigating browser extensions, and basic computer troubleshooting
• Familiarity with assistive technology tools (text-to-speech, speech-to-text, screen readers, AAC apps, accessibility settings)
• Strong organizational skills, precise documentation with the ability to maintain accurate records in a virtual environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• A 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Remote work

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