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Job Title: 2012-2013 External Teaching Announcement

Posting Date: May 15, 2012

Closing Date: May 30, 2012

Salary Range: - (annually)

To apply please copy and paste the survey link below after reading the following:

The Detroit Public Schools’ goal is to create a “world-class” school district for students and committed teachers who demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning, have exceptional content knowledge in their certification area, have a strong belief in student-centered learning and hold high expectations for performance for ALL students.

We are looking for teachers who exemplify the five core propositions for high quality teaching from which the national standards for quality teaching are derived;

• Teachers are committed to students and their learning

• Teachers know the subject they teach and HOW to teach the subject to students

• Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning

• Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience

• Teachers are members of learning communities.

Detroit Public Schools teachers must be committed to demonstrating teacher leadership, active participation in a professional learning community, and collaboration as the framework for effective instructional planning and delivery. Teachers must be prepared and willing to work with students on rigorous learning projects. Teachers must be able to respond effectively to the individual needs of their students by having a vast repertoire of instructional strategies at their command. Mastery of inquiry learning, cooperative learning, project-based and other constructivist active learning techniques is required.

Teachers must be able to go beyond minimum high stakes test requirements and standardized tests to develop assessments that are content rich, performance based and connected to competencies and values beyond the school. Teachers must work collaboratively to develop performance assessment systems that allow students and teachers to assess their work using multiple indicators and measures thereby fostering a continuous improvement cycle. As part of the faculty, teachers will be an integral part of creating a strong accountability system, having their work viewed by a variety of partners, providing a shared body of information based on action research that not only informs their own work but can be replicated elsewhere.

http://detroitk12.org/survey/19641

Job Type: Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Principal or designee

Location: District-Wide

Qualifications

Education:

Must possess and provide evidence of a Michigan Teaching Certificate (valid through June 30, 2013) or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA) with an endorsement in the subject area to be taught.

Applicants must also possess and provide evidence of a Bachelor’s (or Master’s preferred) degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency. Successful candidates who posses degrees beyond the Bachelor’s degree will be eligible for appropriate salary differential.

• Highly Qualified according to No Child Left Behind requirements
• Documented evidence of student-centered interdisciplinary lesson development and implementation based on standards, utilizing a variety of assessments, multiple instructional strategies, and interventions.
•A portfolio of exemplary work

•Ability to work with diverse groups

•Evidence of community involvement preferred

•Evidence of sustained involvement in professional organizations and activities preferred

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal or designee, the Teacher will:

Essential Functions:

• Work a flexible schedule that may extend beyond a normal school day.

• Participate in ongoing professional development both during the school day and after hours. Professional development may include but not be limited to: Vertical teaming, Advanced Placement training, content literacy, adaptive pedagogy, content immersion, externships, project and problem based teaching methods.

• Use of advanced, rigorous textbooks and supplemental materials that may differ from District text adoptions.

• Use of relevant technology to support instruction.

• Work collaboratively, engage in action research projects and assume leadership in their classrooms and other areas of teaching and learning.

• Perform any and all other duties assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.

Key Competencies

•Self Motivation
•Initiative
•High energy level
•Verbal and written communication skills
•Attention to detail
•Problem solving
•Decision making
•Organizing and planning
•Learning orientation
•Critical thinking
•Stress tolerance
•Flexibility
•Adaptability

Security Clearance:

SECURITY

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

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. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.