Teacher

Work Location, Schedule & Salary

• Location: 101 N Bramble Street, Manteno, IL 60950
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm. SHS follows a year-round academic calendar, including scheduled break weeks and holidays off.
• Salary: $55,000 - 70,000 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

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.

Primary responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and lesson plans aligned to student needs, age level, and subject expertise
• Assess student learning and document progress toward academic goals
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth in a residential setting
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment that supports learning and treatment
• Apply approved de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques when needed
• Collaborate with educational and treatment staff; communicate student progress clearly
• Develop or support IEPs and participate in required meetings and trainings
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with all licensing and regulatory requirements
• Support the Nexus mission, values, and treatment philosophy
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Education and Licensure

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required.
• Active IL PEL teacher’s licensure/certification required, with LBS1 endorsement
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

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.