Special Education Teacher

Starting Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 /year based on experience PLUS $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12

, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an Intervention Specialist  to join our award-winning Special Education 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!

‖ Benefits You Don't See in Most District Jobs:

• Free Virtual Medical & Mental Health Services
• Advocacy & Navigation Support

• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program

• Pet Insurance Options

• Perks-At-Work Employee Discounts Program

• Summer Bank Payroll Program

‖ Career Path & Continuing Education:

• Clear Advancement Pathways
• Tuition Discounts
• Scholarship Opportunities
• No-Cost Continuing Education & General Education Courses
• Flexible Learning Options and Academic Partnerships

‖ Support Network & Educational Focus:

• Small Learning Communities

• Highly Collaborative Culture

• Autonomy and Innovation

• Small Class Sizes

• No After-School Activity Obligations
• Built-in Administrative Time

⚕️ Learn more about the perks and benefits we offer by visiting:

As an Intervention Specialist , you'll lead the instructional process for students in Grades K-12 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.

‖ 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 one or more of the following OH state special education instruction credentials:
  • Intervention Specialist - Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (K-12)
  • Intervention Specialist - Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs (K-12)
  • Primary Intervention Specialist (PK-5)
• 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 at various levels.
• 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.

 is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

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!

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!

Submit your application today to explore whether this Intervention Specialist opportunity is the right move for you!

 

Copyright © 2026 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Crisis Prevention Inst
• Any of the following:
• Intervention Specialist
• SPED - Mild-Moderate
• SPED - Moderate-Severe
• Primary Intervention Spec

Skills

Preferred

• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Lesson Planning
• Crisis Intervention
• Emotional Disturbance
• Learning Disabilities
• Autism
• Performance Motivation
• Student Development
• Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Personalized Instruction
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Special Education
• K-12 Education
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
• Student Engagement
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Computer Skills
• Effective Teaching Strategies
• Differentiated Instruction
• Behavioral Intervention
• Behavioral Support
• Behavioral Disorders
• Classroom Management
• Classroom Instruction

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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 notice from the Department of Labor.