Special Education Teacher - $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Atlantis Academy • Columbus, GA

8d • $50,000

About The Position

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher for its special education program serving students in Grades K–12. The teacher leads instruction for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing personalized learning experiences in a learning center and/or classroom. The role delivers targeted instruction, uses curriculum resources and educational software, and creates lesson plans and schedules responsive to students’ physical, emotional, and educational needs while aligning with state and school standards.

The position involves collaboration with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and instructional staff to support student growth. The teacher develops and implements individualized plans and interventions, monitors and reports progress, maintains a safe and organized classroom, and applies positive behavior supports. The advertised starting salary is $50,000 per year and up based on experience, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, special education, or a closely related field.
• Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a valid Georgia state teaching credential.
• Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a valid Georgia state special education instruction credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or strong skills in effective teaching strategies, classroom management, curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and personalized learning.
• Experience or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with severe learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or related disabilities.
• Experience or substantial knowledge working with students with IEPs.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs and abilities.
• Ability to motivate students and have critical conversations that help them work toward realistic goals.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant technology, including instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in an alternative, special education, and/or behavioral health program setting.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive, collaborative environment involving students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
• Establish a classroom climate of mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions through modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Implement and reinforce school-wide and classroom PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
• Track and document student progress, maintain accurate student files, and prepare comprehensive reports on student achievements and activities.
• Deliver differentiated, targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co-teaching environment to meet IEP goals.
• Adapt and modify curriculum and instructional approaches for students’ differing learning styles and capabilities, and guide instructional staff in differentiation.
• Use varied instructional methods, resources, and educational software to support student needs and interests.
• Manage student caseloads, including developing, updating, and implementing IEPs, goals, and interventions.
• Prepare daily lesson plans and organize instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards and individual student objectives.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom and manage supplies, furniture, and resources according to established procedures.
• Stay informed about research-based instructional practices and developments in special education and subject-specific areas.
• Respond constructively to feedback from evaluations and observations and pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the school community and educational program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Free telehealth and virtual counseling sessions.
• Free health advocacy services and a 24/7 nurse line.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts 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.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Perks at Work employee discount program.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time