ELA Teacher

The Dearborn Academy, a K‑8 Charter School located at 1930 Ford Rd. Dearborn, MI 48128, is seeking Middle School ELA Teachers and Specialists. The Academy’s mission is to serve a multicultural community through individualized, focused instruction allowing each student to achieve academic excellence and exhibit social responsibility.

• Develop, administer, and/or facilitate assessments to determine student math levels.
• Create instructional math plans to match student ability and learning styles.
• Guide children through math activities to help them overcome obstacles.
• Consult with parents and teachers to recommend at-home strategies to improve math skills.
• Assist classroom teachers in planning math programs and instruction.
• Assist all teachers with teaching/learning strategies that promote math comprehension.
• Model math instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms.
• Maintain current and efficient records including the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of after school math tutoring programs.
• Coordinate the school mathematics and primary program both horizontally and vertically.
• Assist classroom teachers in planning mathematics program and elementary and/or middle school programs.
• Model math instruction in elementary and/or middle school classrooms.
• Coordinate the developmental aspects of the elementary and/or middle school programs.
• Collaboratively select and coordinate (with the approval of the principal) all math materials used in the classrooms.
• Other related duties as assigned by Principal.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Elementary/Middle Level Teacher Certification.
• Masters in Math (preferred).
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Experience with elementary/middle programs depending on area of assignment.
• Must meet NCLB Highly Qualified Criteria (Major in content area, or Minor and passing MTTC exam).

Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation.