Teacher, Alternative Education → 26/27 SY
About the position Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Teacher to join their award-winning Alternative Education team for the 2026-2027 School Year. This role involves performing meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction. As a Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping High School student success by implementing proven Virtual Learning strategies aligned with ChanceLight Education methodologies and Ombudsman policies. Your responsibilities include delivering targeted instruction, utilizing innovative curriculum resources, integrating educational software, and creating comprehensive lesson plans and schedules tailored to the diverse physical, emotional, and educational needs of each student, in alignment with state and school standards. 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, they have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 preferred.
- Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid AZ state IVP clearance card.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
- Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services and/or working with at-risk students with diverse needs at various levels preferred.
- Prior experience teaching in a virtual learning capacity at a high school level.
- Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid AZ state teaching credential.
- Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services and/or working with at-risk students with diverse needs at various levels.
Benefits
- 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!