Impactful Long-Term Math Teacher (Alt Ed)

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; West Chicago Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Telehealth and counseling

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee assistance program

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Ombudsman Educational Services seeks a Long-Term Substitute Math Teacher to join its Alternative Education team in Chicago. You will deliver structured, standards-based math instruction, design daily lesson plans, and collaborate with staff to support diverse learners in a dynamic learning environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining discipline, using educational technology, and communicating student progress to families.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Current or pending IL substitute teaching credential is required.
• Experience in curriculum development and differentiated instruction.
• Strong classroom management and ability to work with at-risk students.
• Experience teaching high school Math, preferably in alternative education.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement by applying ChanceLight/Ombudsman standards.
• Design daily lesson plans and structured schedules aligned to standards.
• Deliver engaging, standards-based math instruction using technology.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff for targeted interventions.
• Establish clear behavioral expectations and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Communicate progress with parents and guardians regularly.
• Participate in team meetings and intervention planning.
• Monitor student progress and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Stay current with research-based practices and professional development.
• Perform additional duties to support classroom operations.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

IL state credential

Crisis management training

Curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Personalized learning

Math teaching

Alternative education

Working with at-risk students

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

IL state substitute credential

Crisis management training certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database entry

Job description

Ombudsman Educational Services seeks a Long-Term Substitute Math Teacher to join its Alternative Education team in Chicago. You will deliver structured, standards-based math instruction, design daily lesson plans, and collaborate with staff to support diverse learners in a dynamic learning environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining discipline, using educational technology, and communicating student progress to families.