Special Education Teacher

Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead instruction for students in grades K-9 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The role involves creating dynamic, personalized learning experiences, delivering targeted instruction, and ensuring compliance with state and school standards.

• Creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Establishing a respectful classroom climate, modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Implementing and reinforcing PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, and reward systems.
• Tracking and documenting student progress, maintaining accurate files, and generating reports.
• Delivering differentiated instruction individually or collaboratively.
• Adapting curriculum and instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Utilizing varied instructional methods and educational software.
• Managing student caseload, developing and updating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Preparing detailed daily lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Maintaining an organized, safe classroom environment and resources.
• Staying informed on research‑based instructional practices.
• Responding to feedback for professional growth.
• Supporting the school community with additional duties as assigned.

• 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!

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid NE state special education instruction credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance; particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision‑making ability.
• 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.