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Special Education Teacher → 26/27 SY

Chancelight, Birmingham, AL, United States


Location: ChanceLight Education, Birmingham, AL 35211, USA.

Pay range: $60,000 to $75,000 USD per year.

Description
Starting Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 /year with a $2,500 Sign-on Bonus.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing dynamic organization, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year.

As a Special Education Teacher, you will lead the instructional process for students in Grades K-12 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Responsibilities include delivering instruction, integrating educational software, creating lesson plans, and maintaining student progress documentation.

Creating an inclusive environment with students, parents, and staff.

Establishing a respectful classroom climate and students PBIS.

Implementing school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies.

Tracking and documenting student progress.

Delivering differentiated instruction individually or co‑teaching.

Adapting curriculum to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Using engaging instructional methods and educational software.

Managing student caseload and IEP implementation.

Preparing daily lesson plans and organizing materials.

Maintaining a safe classroom environment.

Staying informed on current research-based practices.

Responding to feedback from evaluations.

Supporting school community by performing additional duties.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field.

Valid Alabama teaching credential (or in process).

Valid Alabama special education instruction credential (or in process).

Certification in crisis management training.

Experience with curriculum development and differentiation.

Experience with special education services for students with disabilities.

Experience with IEP implementation.

Proven success developing effective education plans.

Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to think and act calmly in emergencies.

Knowledge of instructional technology and Microsoft Office.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs.

Perks and Benefits

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

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

Employee Discount Program

Opportunities for Growth & Development

And more.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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