Special Education Teacher

Job Description

As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta Education Group, 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.

Location

• Menta Academy Eunice, 1710 Ave.
• J,
• Eunice,
• NM, 88231
• REQUIRED: New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED)Special Education PK-12 Teaching License ~OR~ other NMPED Teacher License with the willingness to obtain NMPED PK-12 Special Education Teacher License (tuition reimbursement provided) \n

Responsibilities

Teach all subjects in a small classroom setting Provide a differentiated learning environment 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 Teach a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom

Qualifications

New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED)Special Education PK-12 Teaching License ~OR~ other NMPED Teacher License with the willingness to obtain the NMPED PK-12 Special Education Teacher License. Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively

Benefits

Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs Medical 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 Pay Generous Paid Time Off Benefits 403(b) Investment Options Direct Employer Hire Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers

\n Opening Fall 2026

• Menta Academy Eunice! Menta Academy Eunice is committed to the student with exceptional needs, their families, and our community. Our thoroughgoing pledge and fundamental purpose is to provide a learning environment for our special needs students in Eunice, which will enable the optimal development of each child. “We will never give up”. Menta Academy Eunice is partnering with local districts to provide an educational model using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. This provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all of the students we serve. Our special education curriculum is rigorous, relevant, and reflective. The needs of each student are mapped with the Common Core Learning Standards, providing the teachers with valuable information about the students curriculum strengths and areas that require support for continuous growth and improvement.Our highly qualified staff is actively engaged in each students learning using Expanded Menta Method, Structured Teaching Model, Blended-Learning, and so much more. This approach comes from three ideals serving as the foundation of the Menta philosophy… college, career, and citizenship ready.
• 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.