About this opportunity
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education lists this Substitute Teacher, Long-Term opportunity in highgate center, Vermont. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Starting Rate: $30 - $40 /hour based on experience Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-8 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— We Should Talk!
As a Long-Term Substitute Teacher , you are accountable for driving measurable student achievement 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 VT state substitute teaching credential.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a VT state special education instruction 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, classroom management, effective teaching strategies, 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.
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, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. Operating a variety of specialized program centers, we partner with more than 235 school districts nationwide to provide instructional and behavioral services in a safe, trusting environment where students can achieve their full potential.
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! Your 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!
Learn more about the perks and benefits we provide by checking out our digital brochure:
‖ 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 !
Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.
Copyright © 2026 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight® company. *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.
Education
RequiredBachelors or better in Education or related field
Licenses & Certifications
RequiredAbility to Obtain
Substitute Licensure
Crisis Prevention Inst
PreferredSpecial Ed Certification
Skills
PreferredSpecial Education
Personalized Instruction
Classroom Management
Performance Motivation
Lesson Planning
Crisis Intervention
Emotional Disturbance
Behavioral Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Communication
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills
Computer Skills
Middle School Education
Elementary Education
Student Development
Student Engagement
Effective Teaching Strategies
Differentiated Instruction
Behavioral Support
Autism
Record Keeping & Reporting
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Conflict Resolution
Attention to Detail
Behaviors
PreferredDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
PreferredAbility 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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Worksite address
highgate center, VT, 05459, US
Who can apply
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