Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher (Grades K-12)

Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, seeks a Special Education 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.

Salary: $65,000 - $95,000 per year based on experience + $2,500 sign‑on bonus.

• Creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
• Establishing a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions by modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Implementing and consistently reinforcing school‑wide and classroom‑specific PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
• Tracking and documenting student progress, maintaining accurate student files, and generating comprehensive reports detailing student achievements and activities.
• Delivering differentiated and targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co‑teaching environment to effectively meet IEP‑specified educational goals.
• Adapting and modifying curricular content and instructional approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles and capabilities, providing guidance to instructional staff on differentiation methods.
• Utilizing varied and engaging instructional methods, resources, and educational software to respond to and support diverse student needs and interests.
• Managing student caseload responsibilities, including developing, updating, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), goals, and interventions.
• Preparing detailed daily lesson plans and organizing instructional materials that align with curriculum standards and individual student objectives.
• Maintaining an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment, managing supplies, furniture, and resources effectively according to established procedures.
• Staying informed on current research‑based instructional practices, trends, and developments in special education and subject‑specific areas to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Responding openly and constructively to feedback from formal evaluations and informal observations, actively pursuing ongoing professional growth.
• Supporting the school community by performing additional duties as assigned, contributing positively to the overall success of the educational program.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, or a closely related field.
• Valid Washington state teaching credential, or currently in process of obtaining one.
• Valid Washington state special‑education instruction credential, or currently in process of obtaining one.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company‑approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience with curriculum development, differentiation, and instruction; preferably in alternative, special education, and/or behavioral health program settings.
• Experience with students having learning disabilities, emotional‑behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or other related disabilities.
• Experience with individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs.
• Proficiency in motivating students and engaging in critical conversations that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• 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.

• 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.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Perks at work employee discount program.
• Opportunities for growth & development.
• And so much 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.