Teacher (High School)

sermetro•Detroit, MI

5d•$45,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates instruction for students participating in a non-traditional classroom setting through blended learning practices. Students enrolled in the SER Metro High School are ages 14 – 21 and are completing their graduation requirements to earn their high school diploma. SYLA is a charter high school for youth ages 14-21. Its model combines classroom instruction by a certified teacher with enabling students to learn a trade while in school, providing learners with the knowledge, skills, and self-discipline necessary to become successful citizens in a global society. At SYLA you will be part of a team that believes in this mission and makes real impact in young people’s lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.
State of Michigan Secondary Teaching Certification required, preferably with an Endorsement in Mathematics
Two to three years’ experience in adult education and/or with at-risk youth.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Experience with technology and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to interact with students, parents and staff in a positive and productive manner.
Ability to effectively educate and manage students from varying backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
Experience in effectively handling conflict.
Valid Michigan Driver’s License. Incumbent must also have reliable means of transportation to travel to various locations outside of the office.
Must complete FBI fingerprinting and a satisfactory criminal background check must be received, proof of a recent negative tuberculosis test result must be received as well as successful unprofessional conduct check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish and/or English Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities

Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and academic achievement.
Maintains a blended classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and individual academic level of the students.
Contacts students daily by phone, text or email to encourage daily attendance and engagement.
Provides attendance/engagement numbers to Administrative Assistant twice daily at 11:00am and 2:00pm.
Redirects inappropriate classroom behaviors. Completes a Disciplinary Referral and/or notifies Administration if the behavior persists.
Follows the Distance Learning platform and computer lab policies while adhering to our governing district’s education regulations.
Maintains the computer lab, while teaching and monitoring classes using a variety of instructional strategies and materials.
Focuses on actively circulating the classroom and supporting students to ensure that academic achievement gaps are being addressed.
Refers student for tutoring or foundational support as needed.
Organizes computer lab class signage, assists with student sign-on, assigns lessons, and conducts assessments, testing, and final exams as required. Tracks course completions and assigns new courses to students after a class has been successfully completed.
Assists with identifying platform problems, program usage issues, and works with tech support staff to resolve.
Establishes and maintains positive open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects.
Works cooperatively and in concert with other colleagues, especially the co-teacher in the classroom, to advance a seamless, responsive and effective education environment for students.
Maintains student discipline and daily attendance systems with high standards, inputs attendance and grades online and monitors daily attendance records in PowerSchool.
Follows procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records.
Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel.
Notifies immediately appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
Report incidents regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters to Administration.
Assist with identifying and addressing special needs of students including health-related concerns, and physical and emotional needs and reports to Assistant Principal.
Attends required meetings and trainings as required by Principal or Management.
Adheres to all CDC mandates regarding social distancing, proper mask wearing and handwashing at all times.
Redirects students that are not adhering to CDC guidelines, safety or school policies.
Refrain from personal cell phone and personal Internet usage during class hours.
Ensures that only students that are scheduled are in the classroom. No visitors are allowed.
Monitor student use of leaving class for all reasons. Do not allow students to visit another classroom during class time.
Proctors State and Local assessments.
Performs such other related tasks and assumes such other related responsibilities as needed.