Learning Lab Manager

Overview

Starting Salary: $32,000 - $46,000 /year based on experience and proposition plan payout eligibility. Environment:
Alternative Education Program, High School Teaching. Specialty: CTE Medical Program. Availability: 2026 - 2027 School Year.

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Learning Lab Manager to join our award-winning Alternative Education team for the  School Year and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you are passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs, thrive in a collaborative educational environment, and bring creativity, patience, a solution-focused mindset, a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to student growth, we should talk.

• Preparing and maintaining labs to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient environment that supports student learning and technology use.
• Creating a welcoming, inclusive lab atmosphere where students feel safe, respected, and motivated to engage in academic work.
• Instructing and independently monitoring students in their use of academic platforms and medical tools to ensure accurate completion of assignments and alignment with instructional goals.
• Diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and evaluating student behavior and academic engagement on an individualized, ongoing basis to promote continuous improvement.
• Encouraging and tracking student progress within established timelines, offering guidance and positive reinforcement to help students meet academic milestones.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of student progress, including credit recovery data, attendance, and ISP (Individual Student Plan) metrics.
• Updating required documentation in compliance with Ombudsman protocols, local district policies, and state or federal education regulations.
• Preparing detailed and timely reports on student academic achievement, lab participation, and daily activities as needed for school records or stakeholder review.
• Managing student behavior in alignment with Ombudsman’s behavioral philosophy by setting clear expectations, modeling positive conduct, and applying consistent disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Assigning academic courses appropriately within various online learning platforms based on individual student needs, credit requirements, and graduation goals.
• Supporting and advising students with academic challenges by offering individualized assistance, encouragement, and access to additional resources.
• Participating actively in center-wide meetings, student/parent conferences, and collaborative planning sessions to align efforts and share insights.
• Communicating regularly and effectively with students, families, supervisors, and colleagues regarding academic performance, behavior, and support strategies.
• Participating in assurance and accreditation efforts to help ensure the site meets or exceeds performance benchmarks and quality standards.
• Engaging in all required professional development activities at the school and district level to maintain current knowledge and continuously improve practice.
• Responding thoughtfully and professionally to both formal and informal feedback as part of a commitment to personal and team growth.
• Collaborating with fellow staff members to foster a cohesive, student-centered learning environment that supports the overall success of the center.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the academic, behavioral, and operational success of the school and its students.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
• Associates degree or higher in a closely related field of study preferred.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid AZ state fingerprint card.
• Graduate of an Ombudsman Educational Services program highly preferred.
• Prior experience working within a national health career association (NHA) or other career and technical education (CTE) provided medical program.
• Prior experience working with at risk youth, preferably in an…