Special Education Teacher
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & EducationIllinois, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
55000 - 80000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is a national provider of alternative and special education programs that serve children and young adults with diverse learning and behavioral needs. Through its brands—Ombudsman Educational Services, Spectrum Center Schools, Atlantis Academy, and ACE Learning Center—ChanceLight delivers K‑12 and intensive academic interventions, applied behavior analysis, and therapeutic day‑school services across more than 235 school districts, impacting over 240,000 students in 45 years. The organization distinguishes itself by offering small‑class, individualized instruction, a supportive culture that empowers educators with autonomy and professional development, and a work‑life balance that eliminates after‑school supervision demands. Its collaborative, innovation‑driven approach enables educators to design creative lesson plans and advance their careers while helping students build independent futures.
Job Description
Ombudsman Educational Services is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our award-winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, or a closely related field of study
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL professional educator (PEL) credential
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL learning behavior specialist (LBS1) credential
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training
- Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation, and instruction, preferably in an alternative, special education, and/or behavioral health program setting
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and/or challenging behaviors
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