Math Teacher Job at Ombudsman Educational Services, Chicago, IL

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  • Ombudsman Educational Services
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

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

🏫 Environment: Alternative Education Program, High School

👩🏻‍🏫 Teaching Specialty: Mathematics

, 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!

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 Β β€” We Should Talk! πŸ“²

As a Math Teacher , you will play a pivotal role in shaping High School student success by implementing proven instructional strategies aligned with ChanceLight 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.

β€– Responsibilities Include:

  • 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.

β€– Qualifications Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
  • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL professional educator (PEL) credential.
  • 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 mathematics 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.

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  is a division of  , 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 !

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

At ChanceLight 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! Y our 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!

β€– Perks and Benefits Include:

  • 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
  • Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
  • Legal Services Insurance 
  • Pet Health Insurance
  • Accrual-based Paid Time Off 
  • School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
  • Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
  • 401k Retirement Saving Plan
  • Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
  • Opportunities for Growth & Development
  • And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future β€” This Is Your   Chance !

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Copyright © 2025 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight® company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.  

Education

Required
  • Bachelors or better in Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Active or In Process
  • IL - Profl Educator - PEL

Skills

Preferred
  • Alternative Education
  • High School Education
  • Performance Motivation
  • Student Development
  • Working With At-Risk Students
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Student Engagement
  • Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
  • Personalized Instruction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Teaching Specialty - Math

Behaviors

Preferred
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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