Special Education Teacher → Middle School ELA

Atlantis Academy

, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a

Special Education Teacher → Middle School, ELA

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 disabilities within the classroom including, but not limited to; delivery of instruction, implementation of curriculum materials & educational software, and development of daily lesson plans & classroom schedules, which reflect school requirements as well the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the learner.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

Providing a collaborative environment for students, parents, 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 consequence guidelines.

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.

Modifying curriculum and assisting with differentiated instruction for students.

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.

Preparing daily lesson plans and materials for assigned class.

Reporting incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) in order to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to State and Federal law.

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:

Bachelors degree or higher in education or related field.

Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in a classroom setting.

Prior experience working in a special education program setting preferred.

Prior experience working with children with autism and related disabilities preferred.

Solid motivational, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.

Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.

Strong oral and written communication.

Highly skilled in working with students with diverse needs.


is a division of

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education

, 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 links below:

/OurChancelightStory

/LoveAtlantisAcademy

As a member of the

ChanceLight

family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!

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Additional Perks and Benefits Include:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Virtual Medical Visits

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule

Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance

401k Options

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Opportunities for Growth & Development

And So Much More!

If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures -

this is your

Chance !

Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children today!

Careers, With ChanceLight

Work. With Purpose.

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Education Required

Bachelors or better in Education or related field
Licenses & Certifications Preferred

Teaching Certification
Special Ed Certification
Skills Preferred

Teaching Specialty - English
Middle School Education
Special Education
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Curriculum Development
Classroom Management
Behaviors Preferred

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
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