--- title: Special Education Teacher description: ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education is hiring for the Special Education Teacher role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/special-education-teacher-at-chancelight-behavioral-health-therapy-and-education-01a1c774-e190-775d-ac5b-2b0b4c3277bd date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education as Special Education Teacher in Concord, CA. Pays $70K–$75K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0u98tz.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/chancelight-behavioral-health-therapy-and-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | LaFayette, GA | | **Salary** | $48K/yr - $70K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 10, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $61,000 – $70,000 a year (median $65,000). ## Description | 🔷 Starting Salary: $48,000 - $70,000 /year based on experience *PLUS* $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |   | 🏫 Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-5 (Self-contained) | | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |   ![](https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6683771/2000_6881274ca8726.png) **[ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education](https://careers.chancelight.com)**, 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're passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs, thrive in a collaborative and dynamic educational environment, and bring creativity, patience, a solution-focused mindset, a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to student growth **— *We Should Talk!*** 📲 As a **Special Education Teacher**, you will lead the instructional process for students in **Grades K-5** with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing dynamic and personalized learning experiences within the learning center and/or classroom. Your role includes delivering targeted instruction, utilizing innovative curriculum resources, integrating educational software, and creating comprehensive lesson plans and schedules tailored to the diverse physical, emotional, and educational needs of each student, in alignment with state and school standards. **‖ Responsibilities Include:** - 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 the diverse learning styles and capabilities of students, providing guidance to instructional staff on differentiation methods. - Utilizing varied and engaging instructional methods, resources, and educational software to effectively 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.   ![](https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6683771/2000_6aedfb9b63f47.png)     **‖ Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study. - Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid GA state teaching credential. - Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid GA state special education instruction credential. - Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training. - Prior experience and/or highly skilled in effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, curriculum development, differentiated instruction and personalized learning; 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 severe 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 at various levels. - Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals. - Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions. - Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability. - Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment. ![](https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6683771/2000_682d0f954fd61.png) [**ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education**](https://chancelight.com) is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. Operating a variety of specialized program centers, we partner with more than 235 school districts nationwide to provide instructional and behavioral services in a safe, trusting environment where students can achieve their full potential. > 💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below: > > > - 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! > 💻 Learn more about the perks and benefits we provide by checking out our digital brochure: > > - **‖ 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 energized by the idea of small classes, strong support, real impact and benefits that put your wellbeing front and center  — **This Is Your *[Chance](https://chancelight.com)!*** #### [**Careers, With ChanceLight** **💙** **Work. With Purpose.**](https://careers.chancelight.com) **![](https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6683771/2000_68813155e45a7.png)**  *Copyright © 2026 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a [ChanceLight®](https://chancelight.com/) company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.* ## Skills - Copyright Laws - Special Needs Education - Curriculum Standards - Decision Making - Automotive Detailing - Differentiated Instruction - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Pbis) - Teaching - Problem Solving - Office Equipment - Lesson Planning - Curriculum Development - Conflict Resolution - Data Entry - Crisis Management - Multitasking - Instructional Technology - Behavioral Health - Microsoft Office - Instructional Design - Human Resources - Written Communication - Classroom Management - Behavioral Intervention ## Benefits - Leadership Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Legal Services - Discounts/Reimbursements - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Pet Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/chancelight-behavioral-health-therapy-and-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Special Education jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/special-education?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Special Education Teacher jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/special-education/special-education-teacher?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Georgia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/georgia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 83157 jobs - [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17376 jobs - [ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/chancelight-behavioral-health-therapy-and-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 86 jobs ## Related pages - [Georgia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/georgia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 83157 jobs - [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17376 jobs - [ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/chancelight-behavioral-health-therapy-and-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 86 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)