What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher→ (2025-2026 School Year) position at ChanceLight Education - Essex Westford?
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking 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!
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 Special Education Teacher, you will plan, prepare and implement the instructional process for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) within the learning center and/or classroom including but not limited to delivery of instruction, implementation of curriculum materials & educational software and development of daily lesson plans and classroom schedules which reflect state and school requirements as well the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the learner.
Responsibilities Include:
Providing a collaborative environment for students, parents, center staff and administrative personnel.
Establishing a climate that promotes a firm, fair, and respectful classroom environment with a focus on social development and group responsibility by modeling and reinforcing positive behaviors as outlined in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program for the school and classroom.
Implementing established school-wide and classroom PBIS programs, reinforcement systems, behavioral expectations, and consequences.
Recording student progress/records, maintaining student files, and preparing reports on students and activities.
Providing direct subject-based instruction and/or working in a team environment to collaboratively and/or co-teach curricular subjects as required in IEP.
Accommodating or modifying curriculum and assisting with differentiated instruction for students as well as staff.
Using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to the diverse needs and interests of students including prescribed educational software and intervention curriculum.
Acting as case manager to special education students which may include updating IEP's and goals.
Preparing daily lesson plans and materials for assigned class.
Maintaining the classroom, furniture, and supplies in a neat and orderly condition according to procedure.
Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area.
Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Salary : $65,000