Long-term Substitute Teacher, Special Education

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Long-Term Substitute 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 Long-Term Substitute Teacher, you are first and foremost responsible for increasing student achievement by consistently ensuring the implementation of instructional practices and strategies endorsed by ChanceLight Education and in accordance with Ombudsman policies.  In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the Long-Term Substitute implements curriculum, classroom schedules, lessons/plans, and other instructional materials to meet the individual needs of each student, considering state and school requirements and the students’ physical, emotional, and educational levels of development. 

‖ Responsibilities Include: 

• Developing daily lesson plans and classroom schedule that reflects state and school requirements.
• Delivering instruction and overseeing classroom activities through the use of curriculum materials and educational software.
• Collaborating with fellow 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 and anticipating potential behavior problems by maintaining line-of-sight supervision of assigned students at all times.
• Maintaining a firm, fair, and consistent approach to the instruction of students utilizing a high degree of structure and clear expectations.
• 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, resources, and professional development.
• Projecting a positive role model image for students and responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

This position operates with oversight and guidance from the Center Director in carrying out the essential duties and responsibilities to provide overall leadership, quality assurance, managerial and administrative support for the assigned students and Ombudsman program site.

‖ Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a related field.
• Meet all state substitute teaching credential and/or licensing requirements.
• Prior experience working in a special education and/or classroom setting preferred.
• Prior experience in related grade level and/or subject matter preferred.
• Prior experience working with children in an alternative education program setting preferred.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and adapt to change and/or new initiatives.
• Advanced motivational, conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, and organization skills.
• Highly effective oral and written communication.
• Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with 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:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

As a member of the ChanceLight family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!  

‖ Additional Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Virtual Medical Visits
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k Options
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures — this is your Chance! 

Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children TODAY!  

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

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Education

• Bachelors or better in Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Has License/Credentialing
• Substitute Licensure

Skills

• Special Education
• Personalized Instruction
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Management

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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)