Substitute Teacher, On Call Special Education
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Job Location:
Poulsbo, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 30
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
| ð Starting Rate: $25 - $30 /hour based on experience |
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| ð Environment: Special Education Program Grades 3-12 |
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ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an On Call Substitute Teacher to join our award-winning Special Education team 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 fast-paced student-focused classroom-driven environment are energized by making a meaningful impact day-to-day and bring strong classroom management quick thinking and a reliable work ethic We Should Talk!ð²
As an On- Call Substitute Teacher youll play a mission-critical role in keeping learning on track stepping in seamlessly to deliver high-quality instruction and maintain a structured supportive classroom environment. Your primary responsibility is to increase student achievement by consistently implementing ChanceLight endorsed instructional practices and strategies while ensuring full alignment with district and state policies. Youll bring stability momentum and positive energy to the classroom because great learning doesnt take a day off.
â Responsibilities Include:
- Delivering instruction using provided curriculum resources lesson materials and approved educational software to ensure continuity of learning.
- Implementing daily lesson plans and classroom schedules that reflect state standards school expectations and individual classroom routines.
- Maintaining a safe structured and effective learning environment by enforcing student behavior expectations with clear boundaries consistency and a high degree of structure.
- Supporting diverse learners by following approved accommodations and modifications and collaborating with staff to reinforce student goals and instructional plans.
- Partnering with teachers and support staff (instructional aides service providers administrators etc.) to ensure consistent instructional delivery and appropriate classroom support.
- Monitoring and documenting student progress through ongoing observation classroom data collection and accurate use of recording systems and tools.
- Communicating professionally with parents/guardians when appropriate to share student progress learning needs and any concerns that may impact school performance.
- Participating in team meetings as needed to address student support plans behavioral needs and family-related concerns ensuring alignment across the team.
- Staying current on research-based instructional practices and participating in professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional impact and classroom effectiveness.
- Responding constructively to feedback demonstrating flexibility professionalism and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Performing other duties as assigned supporting campus priorities and ensuring a smooth student-centered day of instruction.
â Qualifications Required:
- Bachelors degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a WA state substitute teaching credential.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a special education credential preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
- Prior experience providing instruction guidance and/or support to children preferably in an alternative special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services curriculum development differentiation and instruction in a classroom setting preferred.
- Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities emotional behavioral disorders autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
- Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
- Advanced oral and written communication conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education is the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide we have helped change the direction of more than 240000 student lives!
ð 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!
â 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
- Accrual-based 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 ð Work. With Purpose.
Copyright 2026 ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education a ChanceLight company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Special Education
- Computer Literacy
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Experience with Children
- Toddler Care
About Company
ChanceLight Education partners with school districts and families as part of a continuum of services to intervene academically, behaviorally and socially to help students catch up with their peers.
