Special Education Teacher → $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

ChanceLight Programs•Birmingham, AL

10h

About The Position

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a self-contained special education program serving students in grades 9–12. The teacher leads instruction for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing personalized learning experiences in a learning center and/or classroom. Responsibilities include delivering targeted instruction, using curriculum resources and educational software, and creating lesson plans and schedules aligned with state and school standards and with students’ physical, emotional, and educational needs.

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 Alabama state professional educator certificate.
Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a valid Alabama state collaborative special education instruction credential.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
Experience and/or strong skills in teaching strategies, classroom management, curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and personalized learning; alternative, special education, or behavioral health program experience is preferred.
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 strong knowledge working with students who have IEPs.
Demonstrated success developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs and at various levels.
Ability to motivate students and have critical conversations that help them move 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

Experience in an alternative, special education, or behavioral health program setting.

Responsibilities

Create an inclusive, collaborative environment involving students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
Establish a respectful classroom climate with clear expectations that supports social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions, 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 reports on student achievements and activities.
Provide differentiated, targeted instruction individually or in a co-teaching environment to meet IEP goals.
Adapt curricular content and instructional approaches for students’ learning styles and capabilities, and guide instructional staff on differentiation.
Use varied instructional methods, resources, and educational software to support students’ 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 student objectives.
Maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom, managing 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 evaluations and observations and pursue ongoing professional growth.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the school community and educational program.