Science Teacher - Ombudsman Educational Services : Job Details

🚩 Starting Salary: $60,000 /year PLUS $3,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Science Teacher to join our award-winning 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 thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk! 📲

As a Teacher, you are first and foremost responsible for increasing Secondary Education student achievement by consistently ensuring the implementation of instructional practices and strategies endorsed by ChanceLight Education and in accordance with Ombudsman policies. As the instructional leader, you will ensure quality instruction is delivered and Ombudsman policies and procedures are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Delivering instruction, through the use of curriculum materials and educational software.
• Developing daily lesson plans and classroom schedule that reflects state and school requirements.
• Collaborating with special education teachers and other support staff to provide instructional support and approved modification to the curriculum.
• Implementing standards for student behavior in order to ensure a safe, secure and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear expectations and consistency.
• Maintaining regular contact with students' parents/guardians to inform of student's progress, areas of difficulties, and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.
• Actively participating in team meetings when necessary to address specific student and parent concerns.
• Assessing student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems.
• Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area.
• Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field.
• Meet all state teaching certification and/or licensing requirements.
• Prior experience teaching in a secondary education setting with a specialty in science.
• Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in an education and/or classroom setting.
• Highly skilled in working with staff and students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Prior experience working with students in an alternative education program setting preferred.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals and next steps.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, computers, 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 45 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!

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EducationRequired

• Bachelors or better in Education or related field

Licenses & CertificationsRequired

• All State Req Credentials
• Teaching Certification
• Secondary
• General Science

SkillsPreferred

• Teaching Specialty - Science
• Secondary Education
• Alternative Education
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
• Crisis Intervention
• Personalized Instruction
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Office/Administrative

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)