Permanent Substitute Teacher

Nexus Family Healing•Manteno, IL

62d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Permanent Substitute Teacher for Safe Harbor School at our Manteno, IL location. This role offers small class sizes, full-time Teaching Assistants in every classroom, and support from Behavior and Residential Staff throughout the school day. Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network with over 45 years of experience in mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment. Safe Harbor School (SHS) is a private, accredited school serving grades 6-12 for youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Indian Oak, offering a tailored special education curriculum. Nexus Family Healing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving for a workforce that reflects the diverse youth and families served.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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
Provide direct instructional supervision to any teaching aide or assistants as assigned.