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Description:

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. \ Nexus Family Healing is hiring Substitute Teachers to join our Safe Harbor School in Manteno, IL. \ Safe Harbor School (SHS) is our very own private school that serves youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Indian Oaks. SHS serves grade levels 6 - 12, and students participate in a curriculum tailored to their unique needs and current grade level. The school provides a special education curriculum accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. Credits transfer to any school upon the client\'s discharge. \

Work Schedule & Salary:

On Call, as needed basis on a year-round basis

Location:

101 N Bramble Street, Manteno, IL 60950 Availability M-F 7a-3:30pm (both prescheduled & on call hours available)

Pay Range:

\$22 - \$24 per hour Our Substitute Teacher provides educational instruction through various 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•.•\ Teaching Staff Support Covers full-time teaching staff during absences (sick leave, PTO, etc.). Fills open shifts as needed and supports vacation/leave coverage. Student Instruction Prepares and delivers age-appropriate lesson plans. Assesses student progress and adapts instruction accordingly. Provides individual support and tracks academic goals. Classroom Climate & Culture Builds positive student relationships and manages behavior. Uses de-escalation techniques and communicates student needs to staff. Promotes cultural diversity and recognizes student achievements. Program Policy & Procedure Maintains student confidentiality per policy and regulations. Participates in IEP development and related meetings. Attends staff meetings and supports the organizations treatment philosophy.

Requirements:

Required Education and Licensure:

Active Substitute teachers licensure/certification through the IL State Board of Education required. Valid drivers license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements. Must successfully pass an IL DCFS criminal background check. 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

Have:

License Specialization in the areas of EBD, LD, SED and TMH. 2 years previous teaching experience. At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith. \ •

Our ICARE Values:

\ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \ •PI286357638