Substitute Teacher, Long-Term

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to join our Special Education team in Ohio. You will design daily lesson plans, implement curriculum, and maintain structured schedules for Grades K-12 in a dynamic learning environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Education with an OH substitute credential; the role emphasizes collaboration, classroom management, and support for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or closely related field.
• OH state substitute teaching credential (current or in process).
• OH state intervention specialist credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design daily lesson plans and structured schedules aligned with state standards.
• Deliver engaging instruction using curriculum resources and educational technology.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to provide targeted instructional support.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Strong communication

Behavioral support

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

OH substitute teaching credential

OH intervention specialist credential (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Instructional technology

Job description

Starting Rate: $30 - $40 /hour based on experience

Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to join our award-winning Special Education 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 excel in dynamic, ever-changing learning environments, are energized by supporting students who benefit from structure and second chances, and bring adaptability, resilience, strong classroom management skills, and a healthy sense of humor to your work.

As a Long-Term Substitute Teacher, you are accountable for driving measurable student achievement in Grades K-12 by consistently executing instructional practices aligned with ChanceLight standards and policies. In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, you ensure instructional continuity by implementing curriculum, classroom schedules, lesson plans, and related materials tailored to each student’s individual needs—while considering state requirements and students’ physical, emotional, and academic levels of development.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid OH state substitute teaching credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an OH state intervention specialist credential preferred.
• 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, differentiation and instruction 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.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy