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Form of workPosition Type:
High School Teaching/High School English Teacher
Date Posted:
4/27/2023
Location:
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
Date Available:
08/16/2023
JOB TITLE: Tier 2 High School ELA Teacher
SALARY: Newly certified teachers starting at $50,000
DEPARTMENT: Academics
REPORTS TO: Principal
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Who are we?
CEN is a mission- and values-driven organization committed to being Child Centered, Caring, Transformative, Accountable, and Anti-Racist.
The mission of CEN is to build a system of remarkable neighborhood schools in traditionally under-resourced communities using a trauma-informed, whole child approach to education - ensuring college, career, and life success for all children.
At CEN, we believe that creating and sustaining excellent and equitable schools for all children is the most critical issue today and that high-quality education is the only way to change the life trajectory and outcomes for kids. We believe that, regardless of their zip code, our kids deserve remarkable schools.
CEN team members are steadfast in our vision to dismantle systemic educational inequities. We are committed to culturally responsive education, including systems that promote anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Why Join CEN?
At CEN, we provide a wealth of professional learning, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to the health and wellness of our employees. Moreover, CEN offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits packages in the city of Detroit. CEN employees earn competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and are driven by data and student outcomes.
What are the major job responsibilities?The Tier 2 ELA Teacher provides instruction to pre-identified students utilizing CEN's approved Tier 2 curriculum. This role will instruct up to four sections of the Tier 2 ELA class; within the class, instruction will take the format of whole-group, small-group, individual, and computer-assisted learning. This role requires a commitment to ongoing learning and a high level of collaboration; the Tier 2 ELA Teacher must participate in all required training for the use of the Tier 2 curriculum and will meet frequently with academic leadership to monitor and review student progress, receive feedback on implementation of the curriculum, and prepare student/family communications. Based on master schedule needs, the Tier 2 ELA Teacher may also be assigned an additional period of Tier 3 intervention, elective course, or Credit Recovery facilitation.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
QUALIFICATIONS:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
CEN does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
High School Teaching/High School English Teacher
Date Posted:
4/27/2023
Location:
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
Date Available:
08/16/2023
JOB TITLE: Tier 2 High School ELA Teacher
SALARY: Newly certified teachers starting at $50,000
DEPARTMENT: Academics
REPORTS TO: Principal
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Who are we?
CEN is a mission- and values-driven organization committed to being Child Centered, Caring, Transformative, Accountable, and Anti-Racist.
The mission of CEN is to build a system of remarkable neighborhood schools in traditionally under-resourced communities using a trauma-informed, whole child approach to education - ensuring college, career, and life success for all children.
At CEN, we believe that creating and sustaining excellent and equitable schools for all children is the most critical issue today and that high-quality education is the only way to change the life trajectory and outcomes for kids. We believe that, regardless of their zip code, our kids deserve remarkable schools.
CEN team members are steadfast in our vision to dismantle systemic educational inequities. We are committed to culturally responsive education, including systems that promote anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Why Join CEN?
At CEN, we provide a wealth of professional learning, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to the health and wellness of our employees. Moreover, CEN offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits packages in the city of Detroit. CEN employees earn competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:
- United Healthcare PPO including vision and dental with employer covering 80%
- 401K with match options
- Free Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Free Basic AD&D
- Supplemental insurance plans available
- Wellness benefits, including up to $250 annual reimbursement
- Free State Continuing Education Clock Hours
- Paid time off, varying by role
- Performance Bonuses
- Annual Retention Bonus that grows year over year
- Free membership in employee discount program.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and are driven by data and student outcomes.
What are the major job responsibilities?The Tier 2 ELA Teacher provides instruction to pre-identified students utilizing CEN's approved Tier 2 curriculum. This role will instruct up to four sections of the Tier 2 ELA class; within the class, instruction will take the format of whole-group, small-group, individual, and computer-assisted learning. This role requires a commitment to ongoing learning and a high level of collaboration; the Tier 2 ELA Teacher must participate in all required training for the use of the Tier 2 curriculum and will meet frequently with academic leadership to monitor and review student progress, receive feedback on implementation of the curriculum, and prepare student/family communications. Based on master schedule needs, the Tier 2 ELA Teacher may also be assigned an additional period of Tier 3 intervention, elective course, or Credit Recovery facilitation.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- High-quality intellectual planning and preparation for student instruction using CEN-approved Tier 2 ELA curriculum
- Accurate and timely tracking of student data and ongoing progress monitoring using a combination of provided tools
- Frequent review of student progress monitoring with assigned academic leadership
- Assist with screening and evaluation of students using CEN-provided tools
- Collaborate in the planning and implementation of whole-building literacy celebrations, family engagement opportunities, and incentives that align to the school's Engagement Plan and Academic Model
- Active participation in required professional learning provided by CEN and/or selected strategic partners
- Attend meetings with the Principal, academic leaders, teachers, or families as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and succeed
- A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent; advanced degree in reading, literacy, and/or the science of reading strongly preferred
- Minimum of three consecutive years of successful reading teaching as evidenced by student data
- Demonstrated success in providing small group and individual instruction to students preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; high attention to detail
- Proficient in use of technology, including Google Suite
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams of teachers and instructional leaders
- Desire and humility to continually grow and improve as an educator
- Will successfully pass a criminal background check
- We ask our team to believe in, deliver on, and embody the following values: Be Child-Centered, Be Caring, Be Transformative, Be Accountable, and Be Anti-Racist
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
CEN does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
