Alternative Education Elementary School Teacher

Ombudsman Educational Services; Elburn (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Ombudsman Educational Services in Illinois seeks an Elementary School Teacher to support at-risk and nontraditional learners in a small, structured alternative education setting. You will plan standards-based lessons and monitor progress with data-driven instruction.

Collaboration with districts, staff, and families is essential as you contribute to IEP planning and implement accommodations while maintaining accurate records and engaging in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver standards-based, differentiated lessons for elementary students in an alternative education setting.
• Create a safe, structured, student-centered classroom that supports at-risk and nontraditional learners.
• Use assessments and student data to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Implement behavior support strategies and classroom management aligned with program expectations.
• Collaborate with school districts, support staff, and families to coordinate student supports.
• Contribute to IEP and intervention planning and implement accommodations as required.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and documentation of student performance.
• Participate in professional development focused on special education, behavior support, and student advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction
• Lesson planning
• Differentiated instruction
• Behavior management
• Student assessment
• IEP implementation
• Data-driven instruction
• Educational technology
• Family and stakeholder communication
• Classroom documentation

Skills

Classroom instruction

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Data-driven instruction

IEP implementation

Family communication

Educational technology

Attendance & documentation

Behavior management

Education

State Elementary Teaching License

Special Education endorsement preferred

ESL/ELL endorsement a plus

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Job description

Ombudsman Educational Services seeks an Elementary School Teacher to support at-risk and nontraditional learners in a small, structured alternative education setting. In this role, you will plan and deliver standards-based, personalized instruction, using data to adjust teaching and help students close academic gaps. You will foster a safe, supportive classroom, implement behavior support strategies, and collaborate closely with school districts, support staff, and families. This mission-driven position offers opportunities to grow skills in special education, behavior support, and student advocacy.

• Plan and deliver standards-based, differentiated lessons for elementary students in an alternative education setting.
• Create a safe, structured, student-centered classroom that supports at-risk and nontraditional learners.
• Use assessments and student data to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Implement behavior support strategies and classroom management aligned with program expectations.
• Collaborate with school districts, support staff, and families to coordinate student supports.
• Contribute to IEP and intervention planning and implement accommodations as required.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and documentation of student performance.
• Participate in professional development focused on special education, behavior support, and student advocacy.

• Classroom instruction
• Lesson planning
• Differentiated instruction
• Behavior management
• Student assessment
• IEP implementation
• Data-driven instruction
• Educational technology
• Family and stakeholder communication
• Classroom documentation

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• State Elementary Teaching License
• Special Education endorsement preferred
• ESL/ELL endorsement a plus
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Classroom management training