Special Education Teacher — Safe Harbor School

Nexus Family Healing; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks PTO

Floating Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing's Safe Harbor School in Manteno, IL is hiring a full-time Teacher to provide instructional services for students in grades 6-12 within a residential/clinical setting. The school features small class sizes, Teaching Assistants in every classroom, and support from Behavior and Residential Staff throughout the day.

The role requires IL PEL licensure with LBS1 endorsement and a Bachelor's degree, plus a background check and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an educational discipline is required.
• Active IL PEL teacher’s licensure/certification with LBS1 endorsement required.
• Must pass IL DCFS background check.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals and communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and lesson plans aligned to student needs and age level.
• Assess student learning and document progress toward academic goals.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth in a residential setting.
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment to support learning and treatment.
• Apply de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques when needed.
• Collaborate with educational and treatment staff; communicate student progress clearly.
• Develop or support IEPs and participate in required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with licensing/regulatory requirements.
• Support Nexus mission, values, and treatment philosophy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction delivery

Assessment

Student support

Collaboration

Behavior management

IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

IL PEL license/LBS1

Job description

Nexus Family Healing's Safe Harbor School in Manteno, IL is hiring a full-time Teacher to provide instructional services for students in grades 6-12 within a residential/clinical setting. The school features small class sizes, Teaching Assistants in every classroom, and support from Behavior and Residential Staff throughout the day.

The role requires IL PEL licensure with LBS1 endorsement and a Bachelor's degree, plus a background check and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.