Math Teacher

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education

Glendale Estates (AL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Telehealth and virtual counseling

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ombudsman Educational Services, a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, is seeking a Mathematics teacher for our alternative education program serving grades 9-12. You will deliver engaging math instruction, develop daily lesson plans, and differentiate instruction to support students with IEPs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in education, an AZ teaching credential (or in process), and crisis management certification.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid AZ state teaching credential.
Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid AZ state fingerprint card.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
Prior experience working with curriculum development, classroom management, differentiation and instruction in an education setting.
Prior experience teaching mathematics at a high school level; preferably in an alternative, special education or behavioral health program setting.
Prior experience and/or knowledge in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging instruction using diverse curriculum materials and educational software.
Develop comprehensive daily lesson plans and schedules aligned with state guidelines.
Differentiate instruction with accommodations for students.
Establish clear behavioral standards and a safe learning environment.
Communicate progress with parents and guardians regularly.
Collaborate with special education staff to address student needs.
Track student progress through data collection and analysis.
Stay current with research-based practices and instructional innovations.
Respond to evaluations with professional development and growth.
Perform additional responsibilities to support student success.

Skills

Math instruction

Curriculum development

Differentiation

Classroom management

IEP experience

Crisis management

Communication with parents

Instructional technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

AZ state teaching credential

AZ state fingerprint card

Tools

Microsoft Office

Educational software tools

Database entry

Job description

Starting Salary: $48,000 - $62,000 /year based on experience and proposition plan payout eligibility Environment: Alternative Education Program, Grades 9-12 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!

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 AZ state teaching credential.
Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid AZ state fingerprint card.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
Prior experience working with curriculum development, classroom management, differentiation and instruction in an education setting.
Prior experience teaching mathematics at a high school level; preferably in an alternative, special education or behavioral health program setting.
Prior experience and/or knowledge in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.
Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
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:

https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

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!

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