Nexus- Indian Oaks is part of Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 45 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment.

Nexus-Indian Oaks is located 50 miles south of Chicago in the small, rural community of Manteno, Illinois. We offer a unique homelike setting, where boys and girls ages 12 to 21 live, eat, exercise, and go to school on campus. Helping youth face difficult challenges isn’t easy — but for most of us, it’s the most satisfying work we’ve ever done.

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.                   

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.

Required Education and Licensure:

Active Substitute teacher’s licensure/certification through the IL State Board of Education required. Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Nice to Have:

License Specialization in the areas of EBD, LD, SED and TMH. 2 years previous teaching experience.

Work Schedule & Salary:

On Call, as needed basis on a year-round basis Availability M-F 7a-3:30pm (both prescheduled & on call hours available)  $17.50 per hour

Responsibilities:

Full Time Teaching Staff Support

Supports teaching staff by assisting with open shifts of the full-time teaching staff on as needed basis; covers full time teaching staff for sick leave, PTO, and other unexpected shift openings. Accommodates the vacation and leave needs of the full-time teaching staff Complies with standard number of accepted ships.

Student Instruction

Prepares lesson plans suitable to the environment, age group and class mix on the assigned subject area(s). Assists students individually as necessary and assesses the educational needs and the progress of assigned students.  Facilitates and provides assessments of progress to student academic goals. Continually seeks new approaches to instruction, class content and be responsive to students’ needs.

Positive Classroom Climate & Culture

Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students and emphasizes student responsibility in the educational program. Provides crisis intervention within the classroom setting and applies TCI or approved de-escalation techniques appropriate to the situation at hand; asks for assistance when warranted through appropriate procedures. Keeps the academic and clinical treatment staff appraised of inappropriate student behaviors. Recognizes student achievement and provides appropriate reinforcement and encouragement while redirecting any student misbehavior. Communicates students’ academic and behavioral successes and opportunities through both written and verbal communication to fellow educational staff and treatment team staff. Incorporates cultural diversity into all aspects of educational programming and instruction; attends trainings and other educational opportunities to become better informed and respectful of other cultures.

Program Policy and Procedure

Ensures confidentiality regarding students is in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA, and HIPAA guidelines. Develops and/or assists in developing IEPs; tests the ability levels and coordinates meetings with other members of the IEP team where appropriate. Attends faculty/staff meetings, IEP staffings, and participate in additional meetings and training sessions as required; understands and support the Nexus treatment philosophy and modalities.

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.

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:

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

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

Keywords:  "Sub Teacher", "Substitute", "Teacher", "Paraprofessional", "Acting Teacher", "LBS1", "PEL", "Professional Educator"