Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher – $10,000 Signing Bonus

Axios Professional Recruitment, in partnership with Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA), is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher, committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of scholars.

As an educator with Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, you are considered a guardian to scholars, building trust and community through clear and timely communication with both scholars and their families. The model is designed to raise achievement for historically underserved scholars, encouraging creativity while fostering a rigorous, personalized, and well-rounded educational experience.

About JRLA

Established in 2011 by NBA Star Jalen Rose and Co-Founder Michael Carter, JRLA is located on the Northwest side of Detroit in the zip code where Jalen grew up. An open enrollment, tuition-free, public charter high school, JRLA provides a leadership-focused education to 420 scholars and nearly 1,000 alumni. The mission is to empower all scholars to develop the strength of character, skills, and knowledge needed to matriculate, be great in, and graduate from college or a postsecondary program so that they have the opportunities to be successful in the competitive world and take care of themselves and the people they love.

Built around a 9-16 model, JRLA has never wavered in its pursuit to improve the educational landscape for Detroit area youth. After 14 years of operations, JRLA remains steadfast in its commitment to not only get scholars to graduate from high school but for them to graduate from college or a postsecondary program as well – outcomes that are real game changers in urban education. With a 97% high school graduation rate, 100% college and postsecondary acceptance, and a leader among open enrollment high schools in Detroit for college matriculation (69% compared to a state average of 64%), JRLA knows the path to college and a successful future.

JRLA is authorized by Central Michigan University and is a self managed single-site charter school.

Core Values:

• The power of RESPECT : I find success through empathy and integrity
• The power of DETERMINATION : I have the will to succeed
• The power of EXCELLENCE : I must take ownership in my learning to succeed
• The power of FAMILY : I suc c eed when we all succeed

AS A JRLA EDUCATOR, YOU WILL:

• Develop engaging lesson plans that support diverse learning needs
• Assess and grade student work accurately and promptly, providing feedback to support learning and growth
• Analyze student data to assess progress, inform instruction, and improve learning outcomes
• Lead a student advisory group in order to foster community, social and personal growth, and goal-setting
• Fulfill operational responsibilities throughout the day as assigned
• Uphold professional ethics and standards as an educator and a member of the Jaguar family
• Other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Belief that ALL children can and will succeed regardless of their zip code
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification or enrolled in a certification program
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience and demonstrated results with students
• Possess strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate high school scholars
• A passion for working with scholars and families in under-served communities
• Team player with strong interpersonal/influence skills
• Possess organizational and technology skills

WHAT MAKES JRLA UNIQUE:

• Safe Nurturing Environment with a Family Atmosphere
• Advanced Placement (AP) & Dual Enrollment Courses
• NAF & Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program (Health Sciences, Business & Education)
• Postsecondary Success Team To Support Intentional Planning & Preparation
• College Campus Tours & Summer Programming
• Nearly $2 Million Distributed for In-House College Scholarships
• A top Open Enrollment High School in Detroit for College Matriculation
• 20+ Athletic & Enrichment Opportunities
• Corporate Partnerships & Foundation Support
• Expansion Plans Underway!

Axios Professional Recruitment - an entirely employee-owned company - is the largest independent employer in West Michigan. Our mission is to match people with meaningful, long-lasting, and enjoyable careers, not just a job. Since 1988, we've helped match over 300,000 people just like you with top employers across West Michigan.

Good luck, we look forward to reviewing your application!

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