Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$55,000 - $60,000 / YEAR
The Math Teacher will deliver targeted high school mathematics instruction using innovative curriculum and educational software tailored to diverse student needs. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, collaborating with special education staff, and managing classroom behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field and possess a valid state teaching credential. Prior experience teaching high school math, specifically within alternative education or special education settings with at-risk students, is preferred.
$55,000 - $60,000 /year based on experience
🏫 Environment: Alternative Education Program, High School
👩🏻🏫 Teaching Specialty: Mathematics
Ombudsman Educational Services [https://careers.chancelight.com/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!
If you're energized by a purposeful career, enjoy working in a collaborative, goal-driven environment, and possess exceptional problem-solving skills, a positive mindset, and an unwavering commitment to student growth — We Should Talk! 📲
As a Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping High School student success by implementing proven instructional strategies aligned with ChanceLight Education methodologies and Ombudsman policies. Your role includes 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 [https://chancelight.com/locations/brands/ombudsman/] is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education [https://chancelight.com], 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!
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!
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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Copyright © 2026 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight® [https://chancelight.com/] company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.
Market context
Illinois schools regularly seek qualified math teachers, especially for middle and high school classrooms where staffing needs can be persistent. These roles are competitive because districts often look for strong content knowledge, classroom management, and any state-required certification or licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your Illinois licensure path and tailor your application to the grade level and math subjects you can teach.
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