Special Education Teacher

Overview

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Special Education Teacher for Grand Prairie School at our Onarga, IL location. Nexus-Onarga Family Healing is located approximately 30 miles south of Kankakee and 45 miles north of Champaign-Urbana, just a few miles off of I-57 on a historic site in Onarga, IL. We provide a structured, homelike environment for boys ages 10 to 20 years old to address behavioral and mental health issues and childhood trauma.

The school offers special education with small classes for grades 5-12.

Location:

Onarga, IL.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm.

Year‑round school with holidays off & pre‑scheduled paid break weeks. 8 additional days of paid time off per calendar year for new employees.

$58,000‑$66,000 annually, based on credentials and years of teaching experience.

• Assist staff in proper restraining of youths.
• Lift up to 50 lb unassisted, up to 100 lb with assistance.
• Stand and walk for extended periods (2‑4 hours).
• Twist, bend and stretch as required.

• $2,000 sign‑on bonus for licensed LBS1 teachers, paid over 18 months.
• Small class sizes.
• Full‑time paraprofessional in each classroom.
• Behavior Intervention Team.
• Residential program staff throughout the day.
• Tuition assistance.
• 8 days PTO plus scheduled break weeks (Christmas, Spring, June, August).
• Training on mental health & trauma informed care.
• Internal advancement opportunities.
• Health insurance options, life insurance, disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Talkspace & Hinge Health benefits for family.
• Fertility benefit.

• Provide direct instruction and support to students with disabilities in inclusion and/or special education settings.
• Conduct academic evaluations and write reports for initial and triennial assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Share IEP progress updates with parents.
• Prepare for and participate in IEP meetings for both inclusion and self‑contained students.
• Interpret assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
• Collect and analyze student performance data to guide instruction and improve outcomes.
• Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments.
• Adapt materials to align with IEP goals and general curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with IEP timelines and evaluation requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Plan instruction tailored to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Maintain a classroom environment supportive of learning and student development.
• Plan and oversee tasks for paraprofessionals.
• Prepare lesson plans and provide documentation upon request.
• Promote positive student behavior and classroom standards.
• Set clear learning objectives aligned with curriculum goals.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy and instructional objectives.
• Regularly assess student progress and provide required reports.
• Maintain accurate and compliant student records and documentation.
• Collect data and prepare reports per legal and district guidelines.
• Support enforcement of school policies and maintain classroom order fairly.
• Follow all company policies, training, and certification requirements.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in required committees.
• Apply accommodations, modifications, UDL, and differentiation.
• Ensure safety of students, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with laws and district policies.
• Enforce school rules and maintain a structured classroom environment.
• Align instruction with the district’s educational philosophy and goals.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline.
• Active teacher’s licensure/certification required.
• LBS1 licensure OR willing to obtain within 1 year (financial assistance…