Special Education Teacher 2025 - 2026 School Year
Special Education Teacher 2025 - 2026 School Year
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ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our Middle School Classroom and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a fastpaced goaloriented outcomedriven environment seek a career with genuine purpose and possess a problemsolving mindset a sense of humor and a stellar work ethic We Should Talk!
As a Special Education Teacher you will plan prepare and implement the instructional process forstudents in Grades 68 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) within the learning center and/or classroom including but not limited to delivery of instruction implementation of curriculum materials & educational software and development of daily lesson plans and classroom schedules which reflect state and school requirements as well the physical emotional and educational needs of the learner.
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing a collaborative environment for students parents center staff and administrative personnel.
- Establishing a climate that promotes a firm fair and respectful classroom environment with a focus on social development and group responsibility by modeling and reinforcing positive behaviors as outlined in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program for the school and classroom.
- Implementing established schoolwide and classroom PBIS programs reinforcement systems behavioral expectations and consequences.
- Recording student progress/records maintaining student files and preparing reports on students and activities.
- Providing direct subjectbased instruction and/or working in a team environment to collaboratively and/or coteach curricular subjects as required in IEP.
- Accommodating or modifying curriculum and assisting with differentiated instruction for students as well as staff.
- Using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to the diverse needs and interests of students including prescribed educational software and intervention curriculum.
- Acting as case manager to special education students which may include updating IEPs and goals
- Preparing daily lesson plans and materials for assigned class.
- Maintaining the classroom furniture and supplies in a neat and orderly condition according to procedure.
- Keeping up to date with researchbased practices and developments in subject area.
- Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelors degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
- Meet all Indiana state teaching license and/or certification requirements.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an Indiana state special education license.
- Prior experience working with curriculum development differentiation and instruction preferably in a middle school classroom setting.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance particularly for students with severe learning emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities.
- Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Indianas Article 7.
- Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
- Advanced oral and written communication organization conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and decisionmaking ability.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Educationis the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.For more than 45 years and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwidewe have helped change the direction of more than 240000 student lives!
Learn more about our history our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:
- ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!
Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrualbased Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is YourChance!
Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!
Careers With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.
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