Elementary School Teacher

Ombudsman Educational Services; Cortland Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ombudsman Educational Services in Cortland Township, Illinois seeks an Elementary School Teacher to support at‑risk and nontraditional learners in a small, structured setting.

You will plan and deliver standards‑based instruction, use data to adjust teaching and help students close academic gaps, foster a safe classroom, implement behavior support strategies, and collaborate with school districts, support staff, and families.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching elementary students in diverse settings.
• Ability to use student data to inform instruction.
• Strong collaboration with families and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction.
• Use data to drive instructional adjustments.
• Address behavior and create a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with districts, support staff, and families.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration with families

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.