Teacher at Nexus Family Healing

Manteno, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom instruction, Behavior management, IEP development, Lesson planning, Crisis intervention, De-escalation techniques, Student assessment, Special education, Collaboration, Cultural diversity, Record keeping, Relationship building, Communication, Advocacy

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Teacher for the 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. Apply today! 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. Work Location, Schedule & Salary: Location: 101 N Bramble Street, Manteno, IL 60950 Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm. SHS follows a year-round academic calendar, including scheduled break weeks and holidays off. Salary: $55,000 - 70,000 annually based on credentials and years of teaching experience. Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include: Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Floating Holidays! Multiple options for health insurance coverage No-cost life insurance Short/long-term disability insurance 401k match NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance, discounts, and professional training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion Internships opportunities And much more! Position Summary: Provide 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. Primary responsibilities: In cooperation with other members of the school team, assess educational needs and the progress of assigned students. Provide instruction to assigned students in classes of expertise as assigned. Prepare lesson plans suitable to the environment, age group and class mix on the assigned subject area(s). Assist students individually where necessary; serve as a champion and advocate for each student taking a vested interest in the success of each student’s learning, and social and emotional growth. Remain apprised of the latest and emerging, most widely accepted teaching techniques, in an effort meet the needs of emotionally and behaviorally challenged students within a residential setting. Provide assessments of progress to academic goals. Continually look for new approaches to instruction, class content and be responsive to students’ needs. Collaborate with internal staff and communicate with students, coworkers, and leaders in a respectful and professional manner; lead by example remaining supportive of the Nexus mission, methods and values. Provide crisis intervention within the classroom setting and apply TCI or approved de-escalation techniques appropriate to the situation at hand; ask for assistance when warranted through appropriate procedures and keep other academic and clinical treatment staff appraised of inappropriate behaviors. Create a classroom climate that is positive and supportive for both learning and treatment. Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students and emphasize student responsibility in the educational program. Recognize student achievement and provide appropriate reinforcement, acknowledgement and recognition, while redirecting student behavior opportunities and maintaining appropriate boundaries. Communicate students’ academic and behavioral successes and failures through both written and verbal communication to both fellow educational staff and treatment team staff. Incorporate cultural diversity into all aspects of educational programming and instruction; attend trainings and other educational opportunities to become better informed and respectful of other cultures. Ensure confidentiality regarding students is in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA and HIPAA guidelines. Develop or assist in developing IEPs, test ability levels and coordinate meetings with other members of the IEP team where appropriate. Attend faculty/staff meetings, IEP staffings, and participate in additional meetings and training sessions as required; understand and support the Nexus treatment philosophy and modalities. Additional Duties as assigned. Requirements Required Education and Licensure: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required. Active teacher’s licensure/certification required. Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements Must successfully pass an IL DCFS criminal background check. 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. ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies: Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches. Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern. Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly. Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate. Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards. Work Environment: 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 stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours). Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a school. At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith. APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

Responsibilities

Provide educational instruction and behavior management to students while implementing individualized education programs (IEPs). Collaborate with the school team to assess student progress and maintain a positive, supportive classroom environment.