On the Rise Academy - Fellow plus endorsement in Exceptional Student Education (Cognitive Impairment)

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Position Title: On the Rise Academy – Fellow plus endorsement in Exceptional Student Education (Cognitive Impairment) (Cognitive Impairment-CI + Lower Elementary (PK-3), Upper Elementary (3-6), Secondary Mathematics, or Secondary Integrated Science)

Location: Various Schools 

Salary: $24.29/hour during Pre-Service Institute, $55,000 *1/yr. once interim certification is obtained                                                                                                                                   

Bargaining Unit: Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) 

Benefits Eligible: Yes 

Telecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommuting.

Position Summary: 

On the Rise Academy is a 3-year Michigan Department of Education-approved alternative teacher certification program that prepares participants to become exceptional teachers who will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Detroit Public Schools Community District.  Applying to the Fellow role with On the Rise Academy means you are enrolling into a teacher education program (similar to a teacher education program at a traditional college or university) which requires you to teach in a DPSCD school. Individuals admitted to On the Rise Academy will be required to participate in and complete all program requirements to remain in the Fellow role, including but not limited to: 

• Pre-Service Institute which takes place from June 2024 – August 2024

• Pass The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in one of the following certification areas:
  • • Lower Elementary (PK-3) (Tests 117-120)
    • Upper Elementary (3-6) (Tests 121-124)
    • Secondary Mathematics (6-12) (Test 022)
    • Secondary Integrated Science (6-12) (Test 094)
  • Pass The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in Cognitive Impairment (115)
• Mandatory content-related coursework 
• Supervised field experience and coaching 
• Passing all required performance screen related tasks 

Upon successful completion of Pre-Service Institute and passage of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC), Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Fellows will be recommended for an Interim Teaching Certificate and will receive a conditional offer for a promotion to a contract teaching position within the District, while they continue their field-based experiences in an ESE setting. Fellows who meet Pre-Service requirements, including passing performance screens, will be recommended for a standard teaching certificate after their third year of effective teaching with a Cognitive Impairment endorsement. The program is $5,000, though tuition will be forgiven for participants who remain teaching in DPSCD in their certification area for a minimum of 6 years. Please refer to our website (https://www.detroitk12.org/Page/15346) for more information about On the Rise Academy. 

Minimum Qualifications:¿ 

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency.¿ 
• Possess a cumulative GPA of 2.95 or higher. 
• Must not already be a certified teacher. 

Requirements: 

The following items must be uploaded and submitted in your online application as a single additional attachment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not upload a cover letter. 

• Resume (Follow instructions in application to upload) 
• Unofficial Transcript(s) (Follow instructions in application to upload)  

To be considered for the Fellow role, all candidates must attend an in-person or virtual informational session. Register for an informational session here. 

Essential Functions:¿ 

1. Attend regularly and engage fully in a rigorous training model which includes, field experience in a summer school classroom and completion of online and face-to-face coursework during the Pre-Service Institute and during the school year. 

2. Participate in 1:1 and small group coaching during Pre-Service Institute and the school year. 

3. Under the supervision of the model teacher, plan and facilitate intensive instruction to students during DPSCD’s summer learning program, using DPSCD’s instructional materials. 

4. Collaborate with Fellows, teachers, school and District leadership, parents, and community members to ensure summer learning students receive high-quality instruction and social/emotional supports. 

5. Collaborate with supporting teachers and On the Rise Academy staff to share student progress with parents and families.  

6. Manage student records including attendance, student feedback/grading, and progress reports. 

7. Build relationships with students, create systems and routines to manage classroom and behavior in class, as well as during non-instructional times (e.g., lunch, recess, transitions). 

8. Follow all District policies, work rules, essential functions, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates. 

9. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Security Clearance: 

Internal Applicants 

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check. 

External Applicants 

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.  

Method of Application: 

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume and unofficial transcript to be considered.  

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of acceptance.  

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 252-3023. 

DPSCD¿does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.¿ Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or¿detroitk12.org/compliance.