ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to join our award-winning 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, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!
As a Long-Term Substitute Teacher, you are first and foremost responsible for increasing student achievement by consistently ensuring the implementation of instructional practices and strategies endorsed by ChanceLight Education and in accordance with ChanceLight policies. In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the Long-Term Substitute implements curriculum, classroom schedules, lessons/plans, and other instructional materials to meet the individual needs of each student, considering state and school requirements and the students’ physical, emotional, and educational levels of development.
‖ Responsibilities Include:
- Developing daily lesson plans and classroom schedule that reflects state and school requirements.
- Delivering instruction and overseeing classroom activities through the use of curriculum materials and educational software.
- Collaborating with fellow teachers and other support staff to provide instructional support and approved modification to the curriculum.
- Implementing standards for student behavior in order to ensure a safe, secure and effective learning environment and anticipating potential behavior problems by maintaining line-of-sight supervision of assigned students at all times.
- Maintaining a firm, fair, and consistent approach to the instruction of students utilizing a high degree of structure and clear expectations.
- Maintaining regular contact with students’ parents/guardians to inform of student’s progress, areas of difficulties, and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.
- Actively participating in team meetings when necessary to address specific student and parent concerns.
- Assessing student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems.
- Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area, resources, and professional development.
- Projecting a positive role model image for students and responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
This position operates with oversight and guidance from the Program Director in carrying out the essential duties and responsibilities to provide overall leadership, quality assurance, managerial and administrative support for the assigned students and ChanceLight site.
‖ Qualifications Required:
- Associate's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
- Meet all state substitute teacher licensing and/or certification requirements.
- Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in a classroom setting.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with autism related disabilities and emotional disturbance preferred.
- Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
- Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
- Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
- 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, & Education is the nation’s 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 nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!
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At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll 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 a Chance to 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
- 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 you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!
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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Education
Required- Associates or better in Education or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required- All State Req Credentials
- Substitute Licensure
Skills
Preferred- Special Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Multiple Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
- Personalized Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Office/Administrative
Behaviors
Preferred- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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