Teacher on Summer Assignment - Internal Candidates Only

Job Description

Job Title

Position Title: Teacher on Summer Assignment (TOSA) - Internal Candidates Only

Location: Fisher Building  

Salary: $45.00/hr (160 hrs) 

Reports to: Executive Director, Strategy & Academics 

Bargaining Unit: Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) 

Benefits Eligible: TBA 

In accordance with the Agreement between Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced. 

Position Summary: 

The Office of Strategy & Academics seeks up to three DPSCD teachers to support special projects across Curriculum & Instruction and Technology functions this summer. These teachers will work 40 hours per week, for 4 weeks (July 11, 2022 – August 5, 2022), for a total not to exceed 160 hours, at the DFT additional assignment rate of $45.00/hr on special projects. 

Selected teachers will support one of the following three projects over the four-week period: 

• Pre-K Expansion and Kindergarten Readiness 

• School Improvement Planning 

• 1:1 Technology Integration 

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to inform the strategic direction of some the District’s most important initiatives while developing new project management and deliverable development skills that support career advancement. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Current DPSCD teacher with at least 3 years of Effective or Highly Effective evaluation ratings (or equivalent exemptions) 

• Experience as a DPSCD K/1 teacher, teacher involved in the development of their school’s SIP, and/or teacher with a demonstrated track record of technology integration highly preferred 

Essential Functions: 

1. Support the design, planning and execution of district-wide initiatives by bringing the unique perspective of a current classroom teacher 

2. Support team leaders to develop high quality educator-facing materials and supports, including but not limited to curriculum guidance, training materials, guidebooks, and knowledge articles for the Hub 

3. Work collaboratively with various departments and team leaders to advance shared work on districtwide initiatives 

4. Help organize logistics for meetings and events connected to the focus initiatives 

5. Demonstrate an effective approach to team¿building including clarity of purpose and shared responsibility. Value, solicit, and integrate team members’ different perspectives effectively. 

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 to be considered. 

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. 

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897. 

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. Questions? Concerns? contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or [email protected] or 3011 West Grand Boulevard, 14th Floor, Detroit MI 48202