PE Teacher - Urbana

Cunningham-Children; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500

Relocation Assistance up to $2,500

Tuition Assistance for LBS1 or Special

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

PSLF eligibility

Summer income opportunities

Job summary

Circle Academy Urbana is a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K-12. Our private school is committed to preparing and empowering students for success in school, at home, and in the community.

The PE Teacher will provide adapted physical education for K–12, integrating SEL and mental health strategies. The role offers a sign-on bonus of 7,500 for licensed teachers, relocation assistance up to 2,500, and supports from two in-class aides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field is required.
• Previous experience with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver individualized physical education instruction for students with diverse learning needs.
• Integrate Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into PE lessons.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment as a PE Teacher, encouraging students to thrive academically, socially, and physically.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support student progress and implement behavior plans.
• Maintain clear communication with families, school leadership, and support staff regarding student growth and achievement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Special Education Teachers!

About Us

Circle Academy Urbana is a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K-12. Our private school is committed to preparing and empowering students for success in school, at home, and in the community. We provide a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment that supports each student's academic and emotional growth.

Position Overview

This role will empower students with emotional and behavioral challenges to have successful experiences in school, at home, and in the community. The PE Teacher will provide adapted physical education instruction for K–12 students, creating a supportive classroom that integrates Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies. The PE Teacher will work with small class sizes and collaborate with classroom support staff to ensure the success of each student.

Key Responsibilities for the PE Teacher

• Design and deliver individualized physical education instruction for students with diverse learning needs.
• Integrate Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into PE lessons.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment as a PE Teacher, encouraging students to thrive academically, socially, and physically.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support student progress and implement behavior plans.
• Maintain clear communication with families, school leadership, and support staff regarding student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (required).
• Experience: Previous experience working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on education and experience.
• Small class sizes: 10 or fewer students per class.
• Additional support staff: Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.
• Tuition Assistance: Support for obtaining LBS1 or Special Education Teacher Certification.
• Relocation Assistance: Available up to $2,500.
• Summer Income: Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $35/hour).
• State-of-the-art facilities: Newly constructed, 51,000-square-foot school building.
• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• 401(k) and matching
• Dental, Vision, and Health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Referral program
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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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