Physical Education Teacher

Job Title

Physical Education Teacher at Safe Harbor School, Manteno, IL.

Full-time

• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.
• Year-round academic calendar with scheduled break weeks and holidays off.
• Salary: $55,000‑$65,000 annually based on credentials and teaching experience.
• Hiring Bonus: $3,000 total ($750 at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months).
• Relocation Assistance: $5,000 (terms and conditions apply).

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year.
• Health insurance (multiple options).
• No‑cost life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401k match.
• Talkspace therapy benefit (whole family).
• Hinge Health benefit (whole family).
• Carrot fertility benefit.
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities.
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion.

Provide physical education instruction and behavior management for students with IEPs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth.

• Assess student needs and progress; deliver tailored physical education instruction.
• Prepare and adapt lesson plans for individual and group needs, supporting academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Stay current with effective teaching strategies for youth in residential treatment; assess progress and adjust instruction.
• Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment; model respectful communication and uphold organizational values.
• Apply crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques; collaborate with academic and clinical staff regarding behavioral concerns.
• Foster student responsibility and recognize achievements; communicate progress and challenges to the treatment team.
• Integrate cultural diversity into instruction; maintain confidentiality per licensing and HIPAA guidelines.
• Participate in IEP development, testing, and team meetings; support treatment philosophy through training and collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline.
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsements in physical education.
• Valid driver’s license; must meet state and Home Office driving requirements.
• Must pass Illinois DCFS criminal background check.
• Completed Therapeutic Crisis Intervention exam and training.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals; understanding of unique needs and challenges.
• Open to meeting cultural needs of individuals and communities.

• At least 2 years of teaching experience.
• Active licensure/certification specialization in EBD, LD, SED, and TMH.

• Assist staff in physical and non‑physical interventions with residents.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2‑4 hours).
• Ability to twist, bend, and stretch as needed.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.