Special Education Teacher → $5,000 Relocation Bonus!

Starting salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year based on experience, plus a $5,000 relocation bonus. This role is in a Special Education Program serving students in grades K-9, located in Auburn, Nebraska.

About the Role

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join the grand opening team at Aero Academy. This role involves leading the instructional process for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing personalized learning experiences, and delivering targeted instruction in alignment with state and school standards.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive, collaborative environment involving students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Establish a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Implement and reinforce school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and consequences.
• Track and document student progress, maintain accurate student files, and generate reports on achievements and activities.
• Deliver differentiated and targeted instruction individually or in a co-teaching environment to meet IEP-specified goals.
• Adapt and modify curricular content and instructional approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles and capabilities.
• Utilize varied instructional methods, resources, and educational software to support student needs and interests.
• Manage student caseload responsibilities, including developing, updating, and implementing IEPs, goals, and interventions.
• Prepare detailed daily lesson plans and organize instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards and student objectives.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment, managing supplies and resources effectively.
• Stay informed on current research-based instructional practices and trends in special education.
• Respond constructively to feedback from evaluations and pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Support the school community by performing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, special education, or a closely related field.
• Current or in-process NE state teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience with curriculum development, differentiation, and instruction, preferably in special education or behavioral health settings.
• Experience and knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or related disabilities.
• Experience working with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs.
• Proficiency in motivating students and engaging in critical conversations to help them achieve realistic goals.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
• Knowledge of instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Free telehealth and virtual counseling sessions.
• Free health advocacy services and 24/7 nurse line.
• Company-paid life and 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 savings plan.
• Perks at Work employee discount program.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

Pay

$65,000 - $70,000 per year, plus a $5,000 relocation bonus.