Long-Term Special Ed Substitute Teacher

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Visà

Telehealth services

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to lead Grades 6-12, delivering structured, standards-aligned instruction and maintaining a positive, supportive learning environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, crisis readiness, and adapting lessons to individual student needs.

The candidate will design daily plans, manage behavior, use instructional technology, and communicate progress with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid IL state substitute teaching credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience providing instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services, curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and personalized learning in a classroom setting.
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Advanced oral and written communication, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision‑making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Designing daily lesson plans and structured classroom schedules that align with state standards and school expectations while maintaining instructional momentum.
• Delivering rigorous, engaging instruction and facilitating classroom activities using curriculum resources and educational technology to maximize student growth.
• Collaborating with teachers and support staff to provide targeted instructional support and approved curriculum modifications that address diverse learner needs.
• Establishing and enforcing clear behavioral expectations to ensure a safe, structured, and productive learning environment while maintaining consistent line-of-sight supervision of assigned students.
• Maintaining a firm, fair, and consistent instructional approach grounded in structure, accountability, and high expectations.
• Communicating regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, areas for improvement, and external factors that may influence academic performance.
• Participating actively in team meetings to address student‑specific academic or behavioral concerns and to align on intervention strategies.
• Monitoring and evaluating student progress through systematic review of classroom data, documentation systems, and performance metrics.
• Staying current with research‑based practices, subject‑area advancements, and professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional impact.
• Modeling professionalism and positivity for students while responding constructively to formal and informal feedback to support continuous growth.
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support seamless classroom operations and sustained student success.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Resilience

Communication

Crisis management training

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Educational technology

Database entry

Job description

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to lead Grades 6-12, delivering structured, standards-aligned instruction and maintaining a positive, supportive learning environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, crisis readiness, and adapting lessons to individual student needs.

The candidate will design daily plans, manage behavior, use instructional technology, and communicate progress with families.