Math Teacher

Chicago South - 5345, Ombudsman Educational Services, 6057 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636, USA

Starting Salary: $55,000+ /year based on experience

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 for the 2026‑2027 School Year and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.

We are looking for someone energized by a purposeful career, who enjoys working in a collaborative, goal‑driven environment, and possesses exceptional problem‑solving skills, a positive mindset, and an unwavering commitment to student growth. —We Should Talk!

• Deliver impactful, engaging instruction using diverse curriculum materials and advanced educational software tools tailored to student needs.
• Develop comprehensive daily lesson plans and structured classroom schedules that align with state guidelines and school requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with special education teachers and support staff to effectively differentiate instruction, ensuring all students receive the accommodations necessary for success.
• Implement clear behavioral standards and classroom management practices to establish a structured, safe, and conducive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly and proactively with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, challenges, achievements, and to address any external factors influencing student performance.
• Participate actively in team meetings to collaboratively address student needs, resolve concerns, and strengthen the educational support network for students and their families.
• Assess and track student progress consistently through robust classroom data collection and analysis to inform instructional practices and interventions.
• Stay current with the latest research‑based educational practices, innovations, and advancements within your subject area to continually enhance instructional quality.
• Respond constructively to both formal evaluations and informal feedback, fostering an ongoing commitment to professional development and growth.
• Contribute 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 valid IL state professional educator (PEL) credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company‑approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience teaching mathematics at a high school level; preferably in an alternative, special education, and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services and/or working with at‑risk students with diverse needs at various levels.
• 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.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in working with students having individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Advanced oral and written communication, instructional design, curriculum development, 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…