Permanent Substitute Teacher
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & EducationFairfield, California, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education is a national leader in alternative and special education, serving more than 240,000 students across 235 school districts through its four brands—Ombudsman Educational Services, Spectrum Center Schools, Atlantis Academy, and ACE Learning Center. The organization delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including K‑12 and adult education, intensive academic intervention, applied behavior analysis, functional behavior assessment, therapeutic day schools, and virtual learning, with a strong focus on students with emotional/behavioral and autism spectrum disorders. ChanceLight’s distinctive approach blends individualized instruction in small, collaborative classrooms with robust professional development, giving educators autonomy to design innovative lesson plans while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. By partnering with schools nationwide, the company empowers students to achieve independent futures and provides educators with clear career pathways and a supportive, mission‑driven culture.
Job Description
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking a Permanent Substitute Teacher to join their Special Education team. As a Permanent Substitute Teacher, you will deliver personalized support and guidance to students in Grades K-12, enriching their educational experiences and enhancing classroom effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study
- Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a CA 'Emergency 30 Day Sub Permit' within 90 days of beginning employment
- Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training
- Willingness and ability to drive a company van and transport students within the community
- Minimum 3yr's prior experience providing instruction, guidance and/or support to children
- Prior experience and/or highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services, lesson planning, classroom management and personalized instruction preferred
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 & 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 Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development