Lead Teacher

About the role

Ombudsman Educational Services is seeking a Lead Teacher to join their award-winning Alternative Education team. The role involves ensuring adherence to curriculum standards, supporting high-quality IEP development, coaching and mentoring site teachers, and delivering engaging instruction.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring adherence to curriculum standards by reviewing lesson plans, instructional materials, and classroom practices to ensure compliance with state and program requirements.
• Communicating regularly with teachers regarding curriculum updates and supporting the selection of supplemental materials that enhance differentiated instruction.
• Overseeing IEP development by reviewing goals and objectives, monitoring data collection practices, and supporting the administration of formal and informal academic, transition, and social-emotional assessments while reporting student progress toward goals as required.
• Mentoring teachers through classroom observations, providing actionable feedback, and modeling research-based instructional strategies, strong classroom systems, and academic rigor.
• Guiding teachers in applying effective instructional problem-solving techniques and classroom management strategies for challenging student situations while supporting time management and task prioritization.
• Leading professional growth by facilitating professional development opportunities and demonstrating best practices in program implementation.
• Supporting student, class, and staff scheduling to ensure academic, social, and emotional needs are met while communicating individual student or staff needs to the Program Director or designated supervisor.
• Planning, preparing, and delivering Ombudsman-approved instructional strategies that promote active learning while utilizing provided materials and resources to support the instructional vision of the site.
• Using assessment data to guide instruction and implement targeted academic interventions while preparing and maintaining classrooms and site resources to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Instructing and monitoring students in the use of instructional materials and learning tools to maintain fidelity of instruction and support accurate student evaluation.
• Assigning, grading, and providing meaningful feedback on student work while observing and evaluating student performance and development.
• Encouraging and monitoring individual student progress according to established academic and behavioral timelines.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive student records while updating documentation in accordance with legal requirements, Ombudsman policies, and district guidelines.
• Preparing reports detailing student progress, achievement, and engagement activities.
• Maintaining the classroom environment by upholding the Ombudsman philosophy and implementing appropriate behavioral and academic interventions when necessary.
• Supporting and counseling students experiencing academic challenges while encouraging persistence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
• Participating in site meetings, classroom meetings, district meetings, and student or parent conferences while communicating essential updates regarding student progress and needs.
• Maintaining professional knowledge by staying current on research-based practices, instructional resources, and relevant professional development opportunities.
• Participating in quality assurance and accreditation activities to ensure the site meets or exceeds performance expectations.
• Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback to strengthen instructional effectiveness and leadership impact.
• Collaborating with colleagues and leadership to support the success and continuous improvement of the center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid MS state teaching credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in curriculum development, differentiation and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience teaching mathematics and/or English at a high school level preferred.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for at-risk students with diverse needs.
• Prior experience working in an educational leadership or school administrator position preferred.
• Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations, functions, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Adequate oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
• Skilled leader who exhibits the characteristics of servant leadership, looking to the needs of the team and seeking to help solve problems and promote personal development.