Teacher Jobs in Wilmington, NC

Starting Salary : $55,000 - $68,000 / year based on experience

Grade Level : Middle School

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 Middle School 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.

Qualifications Required :

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 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!

Perks and Benefits Include :

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.

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Education

Required

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Skills

Required

Behaviors

Preferred

Motivations

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)