Math Teacher

Job description

🚩 Starting Salary:  $55,000+ /year based on experience   Environment:  Alternative Education Program, High School ‍   Teaching Specialty:  Mathematics 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 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!

As a Math T eacher , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of High School students 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.

‖ 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.

‖ Qualifications Required:

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 working with 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 preferred.

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.

Ombudsman Educational Services   is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.  For more than 50 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!  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!

‖ 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 — This Is Your Chance !

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

Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.

Copyright © 2026 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight® company  *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.  

Education

RequiredBachelors or better in Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

RequiredIL - Profl Educator - PEL

Ed - High School

Subject - Mathematics

Crisis Prevention Inst

Skills

PreferredAlternative Education

Working With At-Risk Students

Individualized Education Programs (IEP)

Personalized Instruction

Classroom Management

Computer Skills

Student Development

Record Keeping & Reporting

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support

Crisis Intervention

Performance Motivation

Student Engagement

Lesson Planning

Classroom Instruction

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

High School Education

Teaching Specialty - Math

Behaviors

PreferredDedicated: 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

PreferredAbility 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

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Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60636, US

Who can apply

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