Special Education Teacher - High School
$58k/y-$66k/y
2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
Nexus Family Healing is hiring a High School Special Education Teacher for Grand Prairie School at their Onarga, IL location. The role involves delivering direct instruction and support to students with disabilities and collaborating with a team to develop IEPs.
About the Role
As a High School Special Education Teacher, you will provide direct instruction and support to students with disabilities in both inclusion and special education settings. You will conduct academic evaluations, develop and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and engage in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional practices. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining a supportive classroom environment, adapting materials to meet students' needs, and ensuring compliance with educational policies and procedures.
About You
Required:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline.
- Active teacher’s licensure/certification required.
- LBS1 Licensure OR willingness to obtain within 1 year of employment.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred:
- Minimum of 2 years previous teaching experience.
- Master’s degree in an educational discipline.
Benefits
- $2,000 Sign on Bonus for licensed LBS1 Teachers paid out over 18 months of employment.
- Small class sizes with a full-time paraprofessional in each classroom.
- Tuition assistance program offered to pursue higher education.
- 8 days of paid time off per calendar year plus pre-scheduled paid break weeks.
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, life insurance, and 401k match.
Nexus Family Healing
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit mental health organization that restores hope for thousands of children and families who come to us for outpatient and community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment. For 50 years, our network of agencies has used innovative, personalized approaches to heal trauma, break cycles of harm, and reshape futures. We are nationally recognized as a progressive leader in youth and family healing, and we’re more committed than ever to continue this work. We believe every child is worth it — and every family matters.
Onarga, IL