Full-Time Physical Education Teacher

Full-time
Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Physical Education Teacher for Safe Harbor School at our Manteno, IL location! Enjoy small class sizes, full-time Teaching Assistants in every classroom, and support from Behavior and Residential Staff throughout the school day. Join a team that values collaboration, care, and student success. Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit with over 45 years of experience restoring hope for children and families through mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment. At Nexus Family Healing in Manteno, IL, youth in residential care attend Safe Harbor School, an accredited special education program for grades 6-12, offering individualized curricula with transferable credits upon discharge.
At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm.

• SHS follows a year-round academic calendar, including scheduled break weeks and holidays off.
• Salary: $55,000-$65,000 annually based on credentials and years of teaching experience.
• $3,000.00 Hiring Bonus: $750 - 3 month, $750 - 6 month, $750 - 9 month, $750 - 12 month

Multiple options for health insurance coverage

• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Position Summary: Our Physical Education Teacher provides educational instruction through a variety of accepted teaching techniques while employing behavior management strategies that will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of assigned individual students' IEPs.

deliver physical education instruction tailored to age, ability, and emotional/behavioral challenges.
support students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
Stay current with effective teaching strategies for youth in residential treatment; Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment; collaborate with academic and clinical staff to address behavioral concerns.
Integrate cultural diversity into instruction; Participate in IEP development, testing, and team meetings; support Nexus's treatment philosophy through ongoing training and collaboration.
Required Education and Licensure:
Bachelor's degree in an educational discipline is required.
Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsements in physical education.
Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
Successfully participate and complete a three-part Therapeutic Crisis Intervention exam and training
Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
Preferred Education and Experience:

• 2 years previous teaching experience preferred.
• Active teacher's licensure/certification specialization in the areas of EBD, LD, SED and TMH.

Must be able to assist staff in physical and non-physical interventions with residents.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a school.
Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.