Physical Education Teacher

Work Schedule & Salary

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm.
• SHS follows a year-round academic calendar, including scheduled break weeks and holidays off.
• Salary: $55,000-$65,000 annually based on credentials and years of teaching experience.
• $3,000.00 Hiring Bonus: $750 - 3 month, $750 - 6 month, $750 - 9 month, $750 - 12 month

Benefits

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• 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 and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Position Summary

Our Physical Education Teacher provides 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.

Primary responsibilities

• Assess student needs and progress; deliver physical education instruction tailored to age, ability, and emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Prepare and adapt lesson plans to meet individual and group needs; support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Stay current with effective teaching strategies for youth in residential treatment; provide progress assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment; model respectful communication and uphold Nexus values.
• Apply approved crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques; collaborate with academic and clinical staff to address 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 Nexus’s treatment philosophy through ongoing training and collaboration.

Other

• Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery.

Required Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required.
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsements in physical education.
• 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 previous teaching experience preferred.
• Active teacher’s licensure/certification specialization in the areas of EBD, LD, SED and TMH.

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.

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.