PE Teacher - Urbana

Cunningham Children's Home; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Summer Income: 31 days at $35/hour

401(k) and matching

Dental, Vision, and Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Referral program

Tuition Assistance: LBS1 certification

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana, IL seeks a PE Teacher to support K-12 students with emotional and behavioral challenges through adapted physical education and SEL integration.

Design individualized PE plans, collaborate with support staff, and help implement behavior plans in a small-classroom setting. Requires a Bachelor's in Special Education and IL LBS1 certification; prior therapy/special ed experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Illinois LBS1 certification required.
• Experience in therapeutic or special education setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver individualized physical education instruction for diverse learners.
• Integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into PE.
• Foster a safe, supportive environment and encourage student growth.
• Collaborate with staff to support progress and behavior plans.

Skills

Adapted physical education

SEL integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special 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 K12 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Special Education or related field (required).
• Certification: Valid Illinois LBS1 certification (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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