Atlantis Academy·Chicago, Illinois
The teacher will deliver targeted Math and English instruction to high school students in an alternative education setting. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive lesson plans, collaborating with special education staff, and tracking student progress through data analysis.
🚩 Starting Salary: $55,000 /year
🏫 Environment: Alternative Education Program, High School
🧑🏻🏫 Teaching Specialty: Math and English
2026 - 2027 School Year
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Ombudsman Educational Services [https://careers.chancelight.com/ombudsman-educational-services/], a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a 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 the success of High School students 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.
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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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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field and possess or be obtaining an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL). Prior experience teaching high school Math or English, particularly with at-risk students or in behavioral health settings, is preferred.
Market context
Teacher openings in Illinois often draw steady interest because schools need licensed educators who can step into classrooms with minimal onboarding. This role is competitive for candidates with an Illinois teaching license or eligibility, a bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education, and experience with Direct Instruction or Precision Teaching; an LBS1 endorsement is strongly preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and highlight any instructional training in your application.