Saginaw Covenant Academy is hiring a Spanish Teacher. Must have Michigan teacher certification and endorsement in the subject preferably ELL endorsement.
Covenant Academy is a year-round alternative high school diploma program for students ages 15-22. We are a mission-based school that meets students where they are, works to identify and eliminate barriers, and builds personal and meaningful parent-like relationships with each student. We offer half-day sessions, blended learning opportunities and personalized education plans to all youth who seek help, with a priority of concern and commitment to those who are most at risk and no other service is available. We will advocate with and on behalf of our youth to raise awareness in the community that all children and youth have the right to pertinent education, and to love, respect and genuine concern.
Core Values
We believe all students in our community who have disengaged, and left school deserve a chance at growth opportunities that may lead to a high school diploma, career pathway and a more secure life.
We believe our mission is to take in students as they are and through unconditional love and absolute respect help them grow emotionally and academically.
We believe retention, academic achievement, and personal growth along with individual and achievable goals will help our students live more productive lives.
We believe our staff provide an environment that manifests growth and breaks down barriers in order to prevent homelessness and incarceration.
We believe in collaborating and working in partnership with community agencies and associations to improve the quality of life for our students.
We believe in providing year-round educational opportunities that build trust, provide hope, and develop a support system for each individual student.
General Description: Delivers teacher-led instruction in an online/blended learning environment for the purposes of supplemental enrichment, core curriculum and credit recovery to meet a range of educational needs for at-risk and homeless youth.
Primary Responsibilities
- Understands, accepts, and abides by the Covenant Academies Foundation philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities
Differentiates instruction based on students’ learning styles and needs and assists students in assimilating information to gain understanding and knowledge Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students
- Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and appropriate uses of the Internet and written communication
- Arranges media and content to help transfer knowledge most effectively in the online environment
- Uses student data to inform instruction, guides and monitors students’ management of their time, monitors learner progress with available tools and develops an intervention plan for unsuccessful learners
- Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques that actively engage students in the learning process
- Provides continuous evaluation of students to include pre-and post-testing and student input throughout through each course
- Prepares and administers all standardized tests as directed
- Keeps accurate records on each student such as grade books and progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records
- Maintains the classroom environment in an orderly fashion that is conducive to effective teaching and learning
- School activities — Teachers are required to attend and/ or participate in such other activities as directed by the School Leader such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, etc. as these activities demonstrate valuable support for Covenant Academies Foundation
- Acts in accordance to the directives and assignments given by the Supervisor of Academic Progress
- Has read and agreed to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all Covenant Academies Foundation manuals pertinent to the position
Essential Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand the awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of dropout, homeless and at-risk youth that Covenant Academies Foundation serves
- Ability to adapt and adjust instruction to create multiple paths to meet learning objectives
- Ability to impact student achievement through mentoring, motivation, and monitoring practices
Qualifications
- High Qualified Teaching Certification
- Preferred candidate would also hold a highly qualified certifications one or more of the following areas: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Art, Health/PE and ESL
- Excellent technology, oral/written communication skills
- Passion for working with at-risk youth in an online learning setting
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time.
Company Benefits:
Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans
8% 401(k) company match
Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer
Voluntary Plans Available
For more information on Saginaw Covenant Academy, please visit our website at https://covenantacademies.org/saginaw/.
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