Company:
Ombudsman Educational Services
Location: Rockford
Closing Date: 22/11/2026
Salary: $63,000 - $78,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Description
Ombudsman Educational Services seeks an Elementary School Teacher to support at-risk and nontraditional learners in a structured, alternative education setting. You will plan and deliver standards-based lessons, differentiate instruction, and use data to monitor progress. In collaboration with school districts and support staff, you'll implement behavior supports, contribute to IEP goals, and maintain a safe, positive classroom. This role is ideal for mission-driven educators eager to advocate for students who need a personalized, flexible path to academic and social-emotional success.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver standards-aligned elementary lessons for diverse learners.
- Differentiate instruction to meet academic and social-emotional needs of at-risk students.
- Use assessments and data to track progress and adjust instruction.
- Collaborate with district partners, support staff, and families to support student success.
- Implement behavior management and positive supports to maintain a safe classroom.
- Support IEP and 504 goals in partnership with special education staff.
- Maintain accurate records, grades, and documentation per district and program standards.
- Integrate educational technology to enhance engagement and learning.
- Participate in professional development focused on alternative and special education.
- Contribute to a mission-driven, student-centered school culture.
Required Skills
- Classroom instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum alignment to state standards
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment and progress monitoring
- Behavior intervention strategies
- IEP implementation support
- Parent and stakeholder communication
- Educational technology tools
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