Math Teacher

Overview

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Math 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!

Ombudsman Educational Services is a division of Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, 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.

Starting Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 per year based on experience

• Delivering impactful, engaging instruction using diverse curriculum materials and advanced educational software tools tailored to student needs.
• Developing comprehensive daily lesson plans and structured classroom schedules that align with state guidelines and school requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Collaborating closely with special education teachers and support staff to effectively differentiate instruction, ensuring all students receive the accommodations necessary for success.
• Implementing clear behavioral standards and classroom management practices to establish a structured, safe, and conducive learning environment.
• Communicating regularly and proactively with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, challenges, achievements, and to address any external factors influencing student performance.
• Participating actively in team meetings to collaboratively address student needs, resolve concerns, and strengthen the educational support network for students and their families.
• Assessing and tracking student progress consistently through robust classroom data collection and analysis to inform instructional practices and interventions.
• Staying current with the latest research‑based educational practices, innovations, and advancements within your subject area to continually enhance instructional quality.
• Responding constructively to both formal evaluations and informal feedback, fostering an ongoing commitment to professional development and growth.
• Contributing positively to the broader educational community by performing additional responsibilities as assigned, supporting Ombudsman's overall mission and student success.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a state teaching license.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL professional educator license (PEL).
• Prior experience in relevant grade level and/or subject matter.
• Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in an education and/or classroom setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at‑risk students with diverse needs at various levels preferred.
• Prior experience teaching related subject matter at a High School level, preferably in an alternative education program setting.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals and next steps.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision‑making ability.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

• 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
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual‑based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid…