Job Description
🌟 Starting Salary: $60,000 - $75,000/year PLUS a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Join ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a vibrant and expanding organization committed to a meaningful social mission, as a Special Education Teacher. Experience rewarding work in a supportive environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and professional growth!
If you are dedicated to empowering students with diverse learning needs, thrive in a collaborative setting, and bring creativity, patience, and a solution-focused attitude, we want to hear from you!
As a Special Education Teacher, you will guide students in Grades 9-12 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing engaging and personal learning experiences in the classroom and learning center. Your responsibilities will include:
• Creating a nurturing, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, and colleagues in the learning process.
• Establishing a respectful classroom climate focused on social development, accountability, and positive interactions through modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Utilizing effective PBIS strategies and behavior management approaches.
• Documenting student progress meticulously and preparing comprehensive reports on student achievements.
• Delivering differentiated and targeted instruction to meet educational goals outlined in IEPs.
• Adapting instructional methods and curricular content to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Implementing innovative instructional resources and educational technology to meet varied student needs.
• Managing a student caseload effectively, including IEP updates and interventions.
• Preparing detailed lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and individual objectives.
• Maintaining an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Staying updated on best practices in special education to enhance your teaching effectiveness.
• Being open to feedback and pursuing professional development opportunities.
• Supporting the overall school community with additional assigned responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, or a related field.
• Current or in-progress IN state exceptional needs teaching credential.
• Ability to obtain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
• Experience in effective teaching strategies, classroom management, curriculum development, and personalized instruction, ideally in special education or behavioral health settings.
• Knowledge of special education services and compliance requirements for diverse disabilities.
• Experience working with students with IEPs.
• Proven success in implementing effective education plans.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with relevant technology, including instructional software and Microsoft Office Suite.
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is a leader in alternative and special education, collaborating with over 235 school districts nationwide to offer tailored instructional and behavioral services. Join us to make a true impact, receive comprehensive support, and unlock personal and professional growth opportunities.
Perks and Benefits Include:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off with School Hours and Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And much more!
If you're excited about small class sizes and the chance to make a real difference, This Is Your Chance!