Top 81 Educator Jobs in Kankakee, Il

Physical Education Teacher - Hiring Bonus
Nexus Family Healing —Manteno, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Teaching Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Life Skills High School Special Education Teacher
The Menta Education Group —Bourbonnais, IL
- $59,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Continuing education credits
- 403(b) matching
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Middle School Special Education Teacher
The Menta Education Group —Bourbonnais, IL
- $59,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Continuing education credits
- 403(b) matching
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Financial Professional
Alevo Financial —Illinois
- $73,904 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
STEM Seasonal Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem Regular and Temporary)
Imagine Learning —Illinois
- $25 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Work from home
- 401(k) matching
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Bourbonnais, IL
- $59,000 - $82,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development (STEAM/AG)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Bourbonnais, IL
- $59,000 - $82,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Paraprofessional - CENTRAL
Bradley 61 —Bradley, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
Paraprofessional(s) - WEST
Bradley 61 —Bradley, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
Admissions Counselor, Enrollment Services
Kankakee Community College —Kankakee, IL
- $49,456 - $61,820 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
Coordinator of Instructional Technology
Kankakee School District 111 —Kankakee, IL
- $90,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Inventory management
- Customer service
1d
ALOP Program Coordinator
I-KAN ROE —Kankakee, IL
- $40,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Preschool For All Instructional Leader
Child Care Resource & Referral —Kankakee, IL
- $45,000 - $70,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Specialist
Kankakee School District 111 —Kankakee, IL
- Day shift
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
5th Grade Teacher
Bradley 61 —Bradley, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Basic math
- Teaching Certification
9d
Paraprofessional Aide - Library Aide/Credit recovery program
Iroquois County Unit 9 —Watseka, IL
- $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- High school diploma or GED
8d
Early Childhood Wellness and School Readiness Specialist
Kankakee School District 111 —Kankakee, IL
- Day shift
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
Teaching Assistant
Nexus Family Healing —Manteno, IL
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Residential
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Special Education Teacher in Clifton, IL
Sunbelt Staffing —Clifton, IL
- $25 - $45 an hour
- Contract
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
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7d
ESS Substitute Teacher
ESS Education —Lake Village, IN
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Physical Education Teacher - Hiring Bonus

Nexus Family Healing -
Manteno, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $65,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives)
Teaching Certification
Emergency response in crisis intervention
Driver's License
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Professional Educator License
Bachelor's degree in education
Multicultural competence in teaching

Full Job Description

Description:

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Physical Education Teacher for Safe Harbor School at our Manteno, IL location! Enjoy small class sizes, full-time Teaching Assistants in every classroom, and support from Behavior and Residential Staff throughout the school day. Join a team that values collaboration, care, and student success. Apply today!

Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit with over 45 years of experience restoring hope for children and families through mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment. At Nexus Family Healing in Manteno, IL, youth in residential care attend Safe Harbor School, an accredited special education program for grades 6–12, offering individualized curricula with transferable credits upon discharge.

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.

Work Schedule & Salary:

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm.
SHS follows a year-round academic calendar, including scheduled break weeks and holidays off.
Salary: $55,000-$65,000 annually based on credentials and years of teaching experience.
$3,000.00 Hiring Bonus: $750 - 3 month, $750 - 6 month, $750 - 9 month, $750 - 12 month

Benefits:

Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
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 and training opportunities
Advancement pathways and internal promotion
And much more!

Position Summary: Our Physical Education Teacher provides 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:

Assess student needs and progress; deliver physical education instruction tailored to age, ability, and emotional/behavioral challenges.
Prepare and adapt lesson plans to meet individual and group needs; support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.
Stay current with effective teaching strategies for youth in residential treatment; provide progress assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment; model respectful communication and uphold Nexus values.
Apply approved crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques; collaborate with academic and clinical staff to address behavioral concerns.
Foster student responsibility and recognize achievements; communicate progress and challenges to the treatment team.
Integrate cultural diversity into instruction; maintain confidentiality per licensing and HIPAA guidelines.
Participate in IEP development, testing, and team meetings; support Nexus’s treatment philosophy through ongoing training and collaboration.

Other

Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery.

Requirements:

Required Education and Licensure:

Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required.
Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsements in physical education.
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.

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.

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.

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.

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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