Houseparents PA

Teacher – Alternative Education

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a 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 – 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 state teaching credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company‑approved crisis management (PCM) training.
• 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.
• 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 with individualized education plans (IEP’s).
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, 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.

At Chance Light 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!

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