Top 23 Teaching Jobs in Onarga, Il

Special Education Teacher
Nexus Family Healing —Onarga, IL
- $58,000 - $66,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Teaching Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Teaching Assistant
Nexus Family Healing —Onarga, IL
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Residential
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Substitute Teacher
Nexus Family Healing —Onarga, IL
- $17 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- HIPAA
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
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Teaching Assistant - Substitute
Nexus Family Healing —Onarga, IL
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Residential
- Opportunities for advancement
- Referral program
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Special Education Teacher Elementary
The Menta Education Group —Gilman, IL
- $59,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- 403(b) matching
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Special Education Teacher
The Menta Education Group —Gilman, IL
- $59,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- 403(b) matching
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Elementary Special Education Teacher
The Menta Education Group —Gilman, IL
- $59,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- 403(b) matching
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EHS Teacher (Watseka)
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission —Watseka, IL
- $19.58 - $28.76 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Special Education or General Education Teacher
The Menta Education Group —Gilman, IL
- $51,760 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- 403(b) matching
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High School Special Education teacher
Iroquois County Unit 9 —Watseka, IL
- $43,307 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
High School Special Education Teacher
Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9 —Ford County, IL
- Classroom
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
General Education Teacher - Pathway to Special Education Teacher
Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9 —Ford County, IL
- $200 a day
- Urgently hiring
- Management
- High school
- Teaching Certification
Special Education Teacher - 26-27 SY
Herscher Unit 2 —Herscher, IL
- $41,333 a year
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Tutor
JD Advising, Inc. —United States
- From $70 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- Mid-level
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Federal Bureau of Investigation —United States
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- Mid-level
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Special Education Teacher

Nexus Family Healing -
Onarga, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$58,000 - $66,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Driver's License
Cultural competency
Bachelor's degree
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques)

Full Job Description

Description:

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Special Education Teacher for Grand Prairie School at our Onarga, IL location!

Nexus-Onarga Family Healing is located approximately 30 miles south of Kankakee and 45 miles north of Champaign-Urbana, just a few miles off of I-57 on a historic site in Onarga, IL.

Nexus Onarga provides boys ages 10 to 20 years old a structured, homelike environment where they can safely address a variety of unhealthy behaviors and mental health issues as well as childhood trauma. Nexus Onarga youth attend our onsite private, therapeutic Grand Prairie School which offers special education with small classes for grades 5th-12th.

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.

Skills You’ll Bring to the Team:

Classroom Harmony Mastery: Creating positive, structured learning spaces where students feel supported and ready to thrive.

IEP Wizardry: Crafting thoughtful, compliant, student-centered IEPs that truly move the needle.
Collaboration Superpowers: Communicating with families, teammates, and partners to build a united support system for every learner.
Data Detective Skills: Turning numbers and trends into meaningful instructional decisions that spark growth.

Work Schedule:

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p
- Year-round school through the summer with holidays off & pre-scheduled paid break weeks off
  - 8 additional days of paid time off per calendar year provided for new employees
Salary: $58,000-$66,000 annually based on credentials and years of teaching experience
Location: 110 N Locust, Onarga, IL

Benefits of working at a private Nexus School:

$2,000 Sign on Bonus for licensed LBS1 Teachers paid out over 18 months of employment
Small class sizes
Full time paraprofessional in each classroom
Behavior Intervention Team readily available to provide ongoing support
Residential program staff available throughout the school day to provide additional support where needed
Tuition assistance program offered to pursue higher education
8 days of paid time off per calendar year plus pre-scheduled paid break weeks off throughout the year, including 2 weeks at Christmas, 1 week Spring Break, 1 week in June & 1 week in August, in addition to time off around other recognized holidays

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

Endless training on mental health & trauma informed care
Internal advancement opportunities without further education required
Ongoing support of a team of trained & experienced professionals
Employee Referral Bonus program
Multiple options for health insurance coverage
No-cost life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
401k match
Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
Carrot Fertility Benefit
And much more!

The Special Education Teacher delivers direct instruction and support to students with disabilities, collaborates with the team of teachers and behavior intervention staff, and helps develop IEPs to promote students’ academic, interpersonal, and college- and career-readiness skills.

Primary responsibilities:

General Education

Provides direct instruction and support to students with disabilities in inclusion and/or special education settings.
Conducts academic evaluations and writes reports for initial and triennial assessments.
Develops, implements, and monitors Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Shares IEP progress updates with parents as outlined in the plan.
Prepares for and participates in IEP meetings for both inclusion and self-contained students.
Interprets assessment data to inform instructional decisions.

Student Performance, Assessments & Best Practices

Collects and analyzes student performance data to guide instruction and improve outcomes.
Administers and interprets formal and informal assessments.
Adapts materials to align with students’ IEP goals and access to the general curriculum.
Ensures compliance with IEP timelines and evaluation requirements.
Engages in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional practices.
Plans instruction tailored to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.

Classroom Environment & Best Practices

Maintains a classroom environment supportive of learning and student development.
Plans and oversees tasks for paraprofessionals.
Prepares lesson plans and provides documentation upon request.
Promotes positive student behavior and classroom standards.
Sets clear learning objectives aligned with curriculum goals.
Implements the district’s educational philosophy and instructional objectives.

Student Goals & Progress

Regularly assesses student progress and provides required reports.
Maintains accurate and compliant student records and documentation.
Collects data and prepares reports per legal and district guidelines.
Supports enforcement of school policies and maintains classroom order fairly.
Establishes and communicates clear learning objectives aligned with curriculum goals.

Program & Educational Policy, Procedure & Compliance

Follows all company policies, training, and certification requirements.
Attends staff meetings and participates in required committees.
Applies accommodations, modifications, UDL, and differentiation in instruction.
Ensures safety of students, equipment, and facilities.
Maintains accurate records in compliance with laws and district policies.
Enforces school rules and maintains a structured classroom environment.
Aligns instruction with the district’s educational philosophy and goals.

Requirements:

Required Education and Licensure:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required.
Active teacher’s licensure/certification required
LBS1 Licensure OR willing to obtain within 1 year of employment with financial assistance provided
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
Must successfully pass a DCFS criminal background check.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Nice to Have:

Minimum of 2 years previous teaching experience
Master’s degree in an educational discipline

Work Environment:

Must be able to assist staff in proper restraining of youths.
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 the residential program.

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.

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.

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

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