Permanent Substitute Teacher

Work Location, Schedule & Salary

• Location: 101 N Bramble Street, Manteno, IL 60950
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm. SHS follows a year-round academic calendar, including scheduled break weeks and holidays off.
• Salary: $45,000 - 50,000 annually based on credentials and years of teaching experience.

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Floating Holidays!
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance, discounts, and professional training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• Internships opportunities
• And much more!

Position Summary

Provide educational instruction through a variety of accepted teaching techniques while employing behavior management strategies that will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of assigned individual students’ IEPs on an as needed basis to complement the needs of the full-time teaching staff. Provide direct instructional supervision to any teaching aide or assistants as assigned.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage for full-time teaching staff as needed, including sick leave, PTO, and schedule gaps with advance notice
• Deliver instruction and prepare lesson plans aligned with subject expertise, student age, and classroom needs
• Collaborate with the school team to assess student needs and track academic progress
• Provide individual support to students to assist with assignments, assessments, and academic goals
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment that supports learning and treatment
• Use approved crisis-intervention and de-escalation techniques; communicate concerns to treatment teams
• Recognize student progress and provide clear feedback while addressing behavioral challenges appropriately
• Communicate student academic and behavioral progress with education and treatment staff
• Support IEP development, attend required meetings and trainings, and remain flexible to classroom assignments
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all policies, licensing, COA, and HIPAA requirements
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, professionalism, ethical conduct, and support the Nexus mission and values

Required Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current educator certification
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
• Must successfully pass an IL DCFS criminal background check.
• Successfully participate and complete a three-part Therapeutic Crisis Intervention exam and training
• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2+ years teaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline preferred.

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

Work Environment

• Must be able to assist staff in physical and non-physical interventions with residents.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours).
• Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a school.