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The Dearborn Academy’s mission is to serve a multicultural community through individualized, focused instruction allowing each student to achieve academic excellence and exhibit social responsibility.

The Dearborn Academy’s following position listing represents positions at the Academy. Position openings may or may not be available. However, we welcome all applications at any time. Qualified applicants will be contacted via email or phone upon available openings in any of the listed positions.

Teachers are responsible for providing instructional activities and educational skills to students to help them achieve academic success. Help students understand potential for educational, physical, intellectual and psychological growth.
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The Dearborn Academy, a K-8 Charter School located at 1930 Ford Rd. Dearborn, MI 48128, is seeking candidates for the following positions:

K-8 Paraprofessionals and Special Education Paraprofessionals

Qualification
Meet No Child Left Behind requirement, or Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution, or Pass the Work Keys Test.
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K-8 Special Education Teacher

Special Education teachers are responsible for ensuring that student with special needs.
Responsibilities
1. Participate in the Development and implementation of IEPs.
2. Plan behavior management strategies for entire class and for individual students under his/her tutelage.
3. Assist individual students.
4. Prepare appropriate documentation and reports.
5. Implement the assigned program of study.
6. Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
7. Utilize instructional and classroom management systems that increase student learning and maximize time on task.
8. Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals.
9. Communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
10. Maintain accurate knowledge of special education rules and regulations.
11. Develop daily individualized lesson plans.
12. Supervise, direct, and train all special education Para-professionals.
13. Other related duties as assigned by Principal.
Qualifications
1. Bachelors or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
2. Endorsement with a Special Education (Emotionally Impaired/ Autism/Cognitive Impairment/Learning Disabilities/ Physical Education for students with disabilities/ Speech and Language Impairment, and/or Visual Impairment)
3. Elementary/ Middle Level Teacher Certification
4. Two years of teaching experience in servicing children and adolescents and an ability to effectively interact and collaborate with professionals, parents, and students.
5. Experience with elementary/middle programs dependent on area of assignment
6. Must meet NCLB Highly Qualified Criteria (Major in content area, or Minor and Passed MTTC exam)
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The Dearborn Academy is seeking a Great Start Readiness Program (“GSRP”) Pre School Teacher

The GSRP Pre School Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing four year old students, based on the needs of each child and the requirements of the GSRP grant. The GSRP Pre School Teacher is also responsible for maintaining program quality and documentation as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual, Preschool Program Quality Assessment (“PQA”) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) licensing guidelines.
Position Specific Responsibilities
1. Implement the assigned instructional activities and course of study to engage students in conductive learning.
2. Utilize instructional and classroom management systems that increase student learning and maximize time on task.
3. Identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs.
4. Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals.
5. Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines.
6. Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age-appropriate instructional support.
7. Meet with Early Childhood Specialist as needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high-level PQA rating.
8. Attend staff meetings, workshops and other scheduled program activities as requested.
9. Consider the GSRP Paraprofessional or Associate Teacher an essential member of the teaching team.
10. Collaborate with the GSRP Paraprofessional or Associate Teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting and decision-making.
11. Empower the GSRP Paraprofessional or Associate Teacher to monitor behavior and support the educational process in the classroom.
12. Participate in home visits with the GSRP Paraprofessional or Associate Teacher to partner with parents to meet the educational needs of their children.
13. Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes.
14. Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child.
15. Other ( see job description)
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching.
2. Shall possess a valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught; Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement.
3. Meet all requirements established by the DHHS.
4. Teaching experience with children, particularly with at-risk children.
5. Knowledge of standards of Quality for Pre-K (ECSQ-PK).
6. Certification in CPR and First Aid.
7. Knowledge of current research on early childhood literacy.
8. Knowledge of the Preschool PQA and its relationship to quality experiences for young children.
9. Other ( see job description)
10. Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation.

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Middle School Teaching/Language Arts

The Dearborn Academy, a K-8 Charter School located at 1930 Ford Rd. Dearborn, MI 48128, is seeking
 
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
 
Teachers are responsible for providing instructional activities and educational skills to students to help them achieve academic success. Help students understand potential for educational, physical, intellectual and psychological growth.
Responsibilities
Implement the assigned instructional activities and course of study to engage students in conductive learning.
Utilize instructional and classroom management systems that increase student learning and maximize time on task.
Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals.
Communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
Meet professional responsibilities.
Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
Promote and maintain positive school-staff and pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
Other related duties as assigned by Principal.
Teachers Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Michigan teacher’s certification
Meet professional education requirements of school, district, state
Relevant teaching experience

Dearborn Academy uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
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K-8 Math Specialist Teachers

The Dearborn Academy, a K-8 Charter School located at 1930 Ford Rd. Dearborn, MI 48128, is seeking K-8  School Math Specialist Teachers. The Dearborn Academy’s mission is to serve a multicultural community through individualized, focused instruction allowing each student to achieve academic excellence and exhibit social responsibility.
 
Specialist is responsible for planning and coordinating the elementary and/or middle school math program at the school level.
Position Specific Responsibilities
Duties of this position include but are not limited to: 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 coordinating (with the approval of the principal) all math materials used in the classrooms.
Other related duties as assigned by Principal.
Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience: Qualifications
Bachelors or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Elementary/ Middle Level Teacher Certification with EX Endorsement 
Masters in Math (preferred)
Two years of teaching experience
Experience with elementary/middle programs dependent on area of assignment
Must meet NCLB Highly Qualified Criteria (Major in content area, or Minor and Passed MTTC exam)
Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation

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

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All positions are subject to satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation
Positions are immediate. We offer great pay and competitive benefits.
Please email resumes to hr@aimsus.com or fax to 313.846.4514