Therapeutic PE & SEL Teacher (Special Ed)

Illinois Education Job Bank; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Dental, Vision, and Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Referral program

Job summary

Circle Academy Urbana is seeking a PE Teacher to design and deliver individualized physical education for students with diverse learning needs. Integrate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into PE lessons and foster a safe, engaging environment.

Collaborate with teaching staff to support student progress, implement behavior plans, and maintain clear communication with families and school leadership regarding growth and achievement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver individualized physical education 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 for 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.

Skills

Special education

Therapeutic setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

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 aPE 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.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary based on education and experience.

• Range : $49,831 USD to $113,529 USD

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

Additional Notes

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.

District Name Cunningham Children's Home Building Name Address 1301 N. Cunningham Ave. Urbana, IL 61802
Urbana, IL 61802 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Illini County Champaign Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Special Education PK-Age 21 Grade Level Other