NEXUS FAMILY HEALING IS HIRING A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FOR SAFE HARBOR SCHOOL AT OUR MANTENO, IL LOCATION!

Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 45 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment.
Safe Harbor School (SHS) is our very own private school that serves youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Indian Oak in Manteno, IL. SHS serves grades 6-12, and students participate in a curriculum tailored to their unique needs and current grade level. The school provides a special education curriculum accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. Credits transfer to any school upon the client’s 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.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree preferred in specific content area and teaching experience are preferred.

• Deliver direct instruction and support to students with disabilities in inclusive and self-contained settings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to co-teach and support IEP implementation.
• Conduct academic evaluations and manage IEP development, meetings, and compliance.
• Collect and analyze student performance data to inform instruction and improve outcomes.
• Adapt curriculum materials to meet diverse learning needs and align with IEP goals.
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment that supports student growth and engagement.
• Supervise and guide support staff including aides and assistants.
• Maintain accurate student records and progress reports in accordance with district policies.
• Participate in professional development and stay current with educational best practices and policies.
• Collaborate with families, service providers, and school staff to support student success.