Duties

• Design and deliver individualized physical education instruction for students with diverse learning needs.

• Integrate Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into PE lessons.

• Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment as a PE Teacher, encouraging students to thrive academically, socially, and physically.

• Collaborate with teaching staff to support student progress and implement behavior plans.

• Maintain clear communication with families, school leadership, and support staff regarding student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (required).

• Certification: Valid Illinois LBS1 certification (required).

• Experience: Previous experience working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive salary based on education and experience.

  • Range: $49,831 USD to $113,529 USD

• Small class sizes: 10 or fewer students per class.

• Additional support staff: Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.

• Tuition Assistance: Support for obtaining LBS1 or Special Education Teacher Certification.

• Relocation Assistance: Available up to $2,500.

• Summer Income: Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $35/hour).

• State-of-the-art facilities: Newly constructed, 51,000-square-foot school building.

• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• 401(k) and matching

• Dental, Vision, and Health insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Employee Referral program

Additional Notes

Circle Academy Urbana is a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K-12. Our private school is committed to preparing and empowering students for success in school, at home, and in the community. We provide a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment that supports each student's academic and emotional growth.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the Cunningham Children's Home website at https://cunningham.org/join-our-team/ and submit your application through the provided portal. Thank you! 

Email Address

ifunke@cunninghamhome.org

School District

https://cunningham.org/join-our-team/

Position Website

https://cunningham.org/join-our-team/

ILearn Link

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Report Card Link

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