Substitute Certified Teacher

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Lab Manager 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! ☎️

The Lab Manager will be responsible for the overall management and success of the students while they are in the computer labs. They will manage a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The lab manager fosters a safe learning environment for all students and follows guidelines for addressing/reporting issues and incidents. The lab manager will be responsible for tracking several data points including but not limited to credit recovery, attendance, ISP compliance, and student schedules. The position operates with general direction from the school leadership team and functions as an integral part of the Ombudsman Chicago team in supporting and implementing Ombudsman and Chancelight initiatives. The lab manager supports the school leadership in decisions regarding the operation of the center and is an active and productive member of the site team

This individual will join an 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. 

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and maintain computer labs for safe and efficient operation.


• Create a lab atmosphere in which students feel safe and welcomed.


• Independently instruct and monitor students in the use of computers and platforms to ensure fidelity of instructions and student performance/evaluation.


• Diagnoses, prescribes, treats, and evaluates students behavior on an individual and on-going basis.


• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students in accordance with specific timelines.


• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development including credit recovery spreadsheets, attendance, and ISP data. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, ChanceLight, Ombudsman, and local district policies. Prepare required reports on student progress, achievement, and activities.


• Manage student behavior in the labs by upholding the Ombudsman philosophy and policies, and apply appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.


• Accurately assign appropriate classes to students in the various academic platforms.


• Support students, counsel students with academic issues and provide encouragement to students.


• Participate in center meetings, and student/parent meetings as requested.


• Regularly communicate necessary information to students, team members, supervisors, and parents regarding students’ needs and academic progress.


• Participate in the assurance and accreditation process to ensure that the site passes or meets performance plans.


• Participate in all school and district professional development days.


• Respond constructively to formal and informal feedback.


• Work collaboratively with other staff for the good of the center


• Operates with general direction from the Principal and Lead Teacher and functions as an integral part of the Ombudsman team. Supports the Principal in decisions regarding the operation of the center. Works with students to motivate them toward success. Refers to the Principal and/or Lead Teacher for matters beyond the designated scope of responsibility of the position.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree or higher in social work or related field.


• Masters degree in social work preferred.


• Active licensed clinical social worker credentials.


• Prior experience working as a social worker in an education program setting.


• Prior experience working in an alternative education program setting preferred.


• Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, decision.


• Advanced skills in working with staff and students with diverse needs at various levels.


• Knowledge and understanding of state and/or national content standards.


• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Ombudsman Educational Services is a division of ChanceLight 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!

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• https://bit.ly/JoinOmbudsman


• https://bit.ly/OurChancelightStory

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!

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Experience

• Clerical skills for typing and preparation of reports
• Knowledge and understanding of the Ombudsman curriculum and procedures as outlined.
• Some college- Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Education

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Substitute Licensure

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)