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Special Education Teacher → $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education

Alma, AR
1 day ago
$65,000 - $75,000

Job Description

Join ChanceLight Behavioral Health as a Special Education Teacher and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with diverse learning needs. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters innovation and personal growth while leading the instructional process for elementary school students with Individualized Education Plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
  • Establishing a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations
  • Implementing and consistently reinforcing school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies
  • Tracking and documenting student progress and maintaining accurate student files
  • Delivering differentiated and targeted instruction in a co-teaching environment
  • Adapting and modifying curricular content and instructional approaches
  • Utilizing varied and engaging instructional methods and educational software
  • Managing student caseload responsibilities, including developing and implementing IEPs
  • Preparing detailed daily lesson plans and organizing instructional materials
  • Maintaining an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment
  • Staying informed on current research-based instructional practices
  • Responding openly and constructively to feedback
  • Supporting the school community by performing additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field
  • Meet all AR state teaching license and/or certification requirements
  • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an AR state special education credential
  • Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in a classroom setting
  • Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance
  • Prior experience in working with students with individualized education plans (IEPs)
  • Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs
  • Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability
  • Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology

Preferred Qualifications

  • Special Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Performance Motivation
  • Student Development
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Autism
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Student Engagement
  • Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
  • Curriculum Development
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Skills

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision PlansFREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling SessionsCompany Paid Life & Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsAccrual-based Paid Time OffSchool Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule401k Retirement Saving PlanOpportunities for Growth & Development