Spanish Teacher

Starting Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 /year based on experience | Environment:
Alternative Education Program, Grades 9-12 | Teaching Specialty:
Spanish

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

If you're energized by a purposeful career, enjoy working in a collaborative, goal-driven environment, and possess exceptional problem-solving skills, a positive mindset, and an unwavering commitment to student growth.

As a Spanish Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of students in Grades 9-12 by implementing proven instructional strategies aligned with Chance Light Education methodologies and Ombudsman policies. Your role includes delivering targeted instruction, utilizing innovative curriculum resources, integrating educational software, and creating comprehensive lesson plans and schedules tailored to the diverse physical, emotional, and educational needs of each student, in alignment with state and school standards.

Please Note:

This is a multi-campus position requiring weekly travel to each of our four Ombudsman Chicago campus's to provide in-person student instruction. This unique role offers the opportunity to build relationships with students and school teams across our Chicago network while bringing engaging Spanish instruction to multiple school communities.

• 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 valid IL state professional educator (PEL) credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid IL state drivers license.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between four Ombudsman…