Secondary Teacher

Integrity Educational Services•Muskegon, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a High School Teacher (certified in Social Studies, Mathematics, Integrated Science, English, or Chemistry & Biology) to serve students attending Lighthouse Academy The Port in Muskegon at the Juvenile Detention Center. IES is the non-profit educational service provider for Hope Academy of West Michigan and Lighthouse Academy. Being a part of the IES team means that you care about the students we serve, you genuinely believe every student can succeed, you align with our mission, vision, and Whole Child approach to education and you are committed to living into our values. Each and every day, we hold ourselves responsible to living out the values of Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Persistence, Growth Mindset, Teamwork/Collaboration and Excellence. At Lighthouse Academy, we provide educational services in residential programs serving youth and adults in detention facilities, correctional facilities or intervention-based programs as well as community programs serving court-placed students, students who have been long-term suspended or expelled; and students with Special Education needs, etc. So, if you have a passion for education, desire being a part of a values-driven team and want to serve at-risk youth, come join a growing team and make a positive difference in the life of a child! To learn more about who we are and who we serve, we encourage you to visit our website: www.integrityedservices.org GENERAL PURPOSE: To be responsible for providing appropriate education experiences to meet the needs of youth enrolled in all programs. The Teacher is accountable to the Principal and functions as a member of the school team, which consists of classroom teachers, instructional support staff, school social workers, the principal and the administrative assistant. Subscribe to the vision, mission and values of Integrity Educational Services and the applicable academy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Certification required (or provisional certification with intent to become fully certified)
Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally impaired adolescents is preferred.
Teaching degree preferred but not required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to do simple computations, calculate percentages, and use a calculator.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to apply verbal de-escalation skills as part of crisis intervention.
Knowledge of Google and/or Microsoft applications and/or willingness to learn needed computer skills specific to this position.
Valid Michigan teaching certification with a 6-12 Certification in Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies, or Chemistry and Biology required.
Must meet highly qualified status according to the Michigan Department of Education for the subjects being taught.
Must participate in and complete annual training, Professional Development, and various other training as deemed appropriate for position.
Must pass criminal history records search, physical and drug screen, if required.
Ability to commute to Muskegon, MI 49442 (Required)
1 year of experience working with at-risk youth (Required)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally impaired adolescents
Teaching degree

Responsibilities

The Teacher is accountable to the Principal and functions as a member of the school team, which consists of classroom teachers, instructional support staff, school social workers, the principal and the administrative assistant.
Subscribe to the vision, mission and values of Integrity Educational Services and the applicable academy.
The Teacher is responsible for providing appropriate education experiences to meet the needs of youth enrolled in all programs.
Skillfully demonstrates the strong desire to achieve outstanding student achievement results in a short amount of time and commit to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning.
Leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional and health needs are addressed.
Motivate students and influence their behaviors through building meaningful, caring relationships with students following the PBIS framework, and utilizing protocols and classroom routines in order to exert academic influence.
Collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning.
Align curriculum, instruction and assessments in a tiered system of instructional strategies within the classroom to meet the needs of all students.
Collect and analyze student data.
Design and utilize formative assessments to modify and adjust instruction on a daily basis.
Help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability.
Seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support to deliver the vision of high quality subject-specific instruction in every class period.
Participate in assigned PLC groups and serving as a mentor teacher, if requested.
Successfully engage at-risk youth.
Meet student grading and attendance requirements.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity both to students as well as other IES team members.
Meet attendance and timeliness requirements.
Assist with coverage of the eating area during breakfast and lunch if applicable.
Assist with coverage during arrival, passing time, and dismissal.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change.
Achieve results by facilitating appropriate initiatives that are informed by data and reflecting and acting on lessons learned to skillfully challenge the status quo.
Maintain his/her drive for results by demonstrating persistence, and the ability to monitor and plan ahead.