Secondary Teacher

Integrity Educational Services•Muskegon, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Integrity Educational Services is seeking a certified teacher in Social Studies, Mathematics, Integrated Science, English, or Chemistry and Biology to serve students at Lighthouse Academy The Port, located inside the Muskegon Juvenile Detention Center. IES is the nonprofit educational service provider for Hope Academy of West Michigan and Lighthouse Academy. Its programs serve youth and adults in detention, correctional, and intervention-based settings, as well as court-placed students, students who have been suspended or expelled long-term, and students with special education needs. The teacher provides appropriate educational experiences to meet the needs of youth enrolled in the programs, reports to the Principal, and works as part of a school team that includes teachers, instructional support staff, school social workers, the principal, and an administrative assistant. The teacher is expected to support IES and the applicable academy’s mission, vision, and values, and to pursue strong student achievement through effective instruction, meaningful relationships, data-informed practice, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Michigan teaching certification with a 6–12 certification in Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies, or Chemistry and Biology.
Must meet Michigan Department of Education highly qualified status for the subjects taught.
At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform simple computations, calculate percentages, and use a calculator.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and handle 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, or willingness to learn computer skills needed for the position.
Must participate in and complete annual training, professional development, and other training deemed appropriate for the position.
Must pass a criminal history records search, physical, and drug screen, if required.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including regularly communicating and exchanging information; frequently walking and moving around the school; frequently sitting, handling or feeling objects, reaching, talking, and hearing; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Ability to commute to Muskegon, Michigan 49442.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with emotionally or behaviorally impaired adolescents.
Teaching degree.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate educational experiences that meet the needs of youth enrolled in all programs.
Pursue strong student achievement and continually work to increase student learning.
Leverage the student support network to address students’ social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs.
Build meaningful, caring relationships with students, motivate them, and influence behavior using the PBIS framework, protocols, and classroom routines.
Collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that support student learning.
Align curriculum, instruction, and assessments in a tiered system of classroom instructional strategies to meet students’ needs.
Collect and analyze student data, and design and use formative assessments to adjust instruction on a daily basis.
Contribute to a professional environment characterized by mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability.
Seek instructional support from knowledgeable peers, coaches, or administrators to deliver high-quality, subject-specific instruction in every class period.
Participate in assigned PLC groups and serve as a mentor teacher if requested.
Engage at-risk youth successfully and meet student grading and attendance requirements.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity toward students and IES team members.
Meet attendance and timeliness expectations.
Assist with coverage of the eating area during breakfast and lunch, if applicable, and provide coverage during arrival, passing time, and dismissal.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Prioritize student-learning needs over customs, routines, and established relationships when change is needed.
Facilitate appropriate data-informed initiatives, reflect on lessons learned, and challenge the status quo to achieve results.
Demonstrate persistence, monitor progress, and plan ahead.