Special Education Teacher - Homebound Services Job at ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, Plano, TX

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  • ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
  • Plano, TX

Job Description

🔷 Starting Rate: $35 - $40 /hour based on experience

🏫 Environment: Hospital and Homebound Services

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Specialty: Special Education, Intensive Needs and Behavioral Health

, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our award-winning 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’re passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs, thrive in dynamic and collaborative environments, and bring creativity, patience, a solution-focused mindset, a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to student growth — We Should Talk! 📲

We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Special Education Teacher to provide individualized academic and behavioral support for a student(s) with intensive needs in a homebound setting. When not working in the homebound environment, you will also have the opportunity to deliver targeted interventions within our school program.

This is a unique role that allows you to make a meaningful impact by delivering tailored instruction, leveraging innovative curriculum resources, and developing comprehensive lesson plans and schedules aligned with the student’s physical, emotional, and educational needs, as well as state and district standards.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

  • Delivering targeted, one-on-one instruction designed to meet individualized education plan (IEP) goals and objectives in a hospital and/or homebound environment.

  • Adapting and modifying curricular content, instructional strategies, and materials to accommodate the student’s learning style, abilities, and needs.

  • Utilizing innovative and engaging teaching methods and resources, including technology and educational software, to maintain student engagement and progress.

  • Developing and implementing detailed daily lesson plans aligned with state standards, IEP goals, and the student’s individual learning needs.

  • Establishing and maintaining a supportive and respectful learning environment built on trust, fairness, and clear expectations.

  • Modeling and reinforcing positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) to foster social development, personal accountability, and constructive interactions.

  • Collaborating with families, clinical staff, and school teams to implement consistent behavioral strategies and interventions.

  • Providing guidance and coaching on self-regulation, communication, and adaptive skills to promote student independence.

  • Working closely with the student’s family, hospital staff, and educational team to ensure a cohesive and effective learning experience.

  • Maintaining open, proactive communication with all stakeholders to support the student’s holistic growth.

  • Collaborating with school-based teams to ensure instruction and interventions align with the student’s IEP and medical considerations.

  • Monitoring, tracking, and documenting student progress on academic, behavioral, and communication goals.

  • Preparing and maintaining accurate records, including lesson plans, progress reports, and IEP documentation.

  • Participating in IEP meetings and providing data-driven insights to guide ongoing instructional planning.

  • Staying informed on best practices and research-based strategies in special education to enhance teaching effectiveness.

  • Responding constructively to feedback from observations and evaluations, embracing opportunities for continuous improvement.

  • Maintaining a professional, organized, and welcoming instructional environment in compliance with program and district standards.

  • Contributing positively to the broader school and program community, supporting a culture of collaboration and innovation.

 

‖ Qualifications Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.
  • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a Texas state teaching credential.
  • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a special education instruction credential (moderate-severe).
  • 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 autism related disabilities, emotional disturbance and/or challenging behaviors.
  • Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
  • Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs.
  • 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.
  • Advanced oral and written communication, organization, 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.

 

is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide,  we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives !

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a  Chance   to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

  • 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
  • And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your   Chance !

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Copyright © 2025 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight® company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.  

Education

Required
  • Bachelors or better in Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Active or In Process
  • Special Ed Certification

Skills

Preferred
  • Special Education
  • Performance Motivation
  • Student Development
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Student Engagement
  • Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
  • Curriculum Development
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Communication
  • Computer Skills
  • Autism
  • Behavior Intervention Plans - BIP
  • Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
  • Personalized Instruction

Behaviors

Preferred
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Tags

Part time, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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