Impactful Long-Term Special Education Substitute

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Telehealth and counseling services

Life & Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401k retirement plan

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to join our Special Education team in Vermont. The role focuses on delivering structured, standards-aligned instruction, maintaining classroom momentum, and ensuring continuity in the absence of the regular teacher.

A strong emphasis on behavior management, collaboration with staff, and family communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a VT state substitute teaching credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a VT state special education instruction credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain crisis management training certification.
• Experience supporting students in alternative, special education or behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Design daily lesson plans and structured classroom schedules
• Deliver rigorous instruction and engage students using curriculum resources and edtech
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to provide targeted instructional support
• Establish and enforce clear behavioral expectations for a safe learning environment
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about progress and concerns
• Participate in team meetings to align on intervention strategies
• Monitor progress through data reviews and performance metrics
• Stay current with research-based practices and professional development
• Model professionalism and respond constructively to feedback
• Perform additional duties to support classroom operations and student success

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in education

VT substitute teaching credential (in progress)

VT special education instruction credential (preferred)

Job description

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to join our Special Education team in Vermont. The role focuses on delivering structured, standards-aligned instruction, maintaining classroom momentum, and ensuring continuity in the absence of the regular teacher.

A strong emphasis on behavior management, collaboration with staff, and family communication is required.