THE TEAM:

Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan (BASWM) is a 9th -12th public school academy, offering a no-nonsense approach to graduation attainment, wrap around services and meaningful career exploration opportunities. BASWM welcomes every student into a place where meaningful learning begins with understanding the student. At Bridge Academy, staff are focused on meeting each individual where they are. Our mission is to manage barriers to success and help our students become the best version of themselves through education and employment. You can count on our team to provide an organized, efficient, and safe educational option for high school completion and career exploration.

OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:

The Teacher is the expert in virtual related curriculum by coordinating, planning and executing instruction. Additionally, this position provides focused support to students and create a positive, flexible, and productive environment both in-person and in a virtual setting. The Teacher works in collaboration with the School Leader and Student Success Team to ensure a high-quality experience for students and their parents/guardians.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

Guide and facilitate students through online curriculum; tutor students both in-person and virtually.
Have multiple conversations with students each week encouraging the students to stay on task. This would include two-way communication requirements.
When necessary, institute student academic behavior plans and help initiate academic interventions.
Facilitate training on all software and online programs for new students.
Work with Special Education partner to ensure 504 and IEP plans are being followed and proper supports are provided to students.
Understand the pupil accounting requirements for the Academy's program to ensure funding.
Work collaboratively with the Student Success Team, School Leader and Guidance Counselor to ensure student success, interventions, supports, and referrals are properly executed.
Under the direction of the testing coordinator, administer all state and local assessments, in compliance with testing guidelines. Examples are P/SAT, M-STEP and NWEA.
Ensure proper maintenance and entry of confidential records, test scores and student grades.
Demonstrate competency in assigned subject areas, the art of instruction, the use of multiple teaching strategies and technology.
Teach rules of conduct and proper etiquette.
Develop and deliver individual and group learning activities to support students, aligned to online curriculum.
Prepare and disseminate student progress reports to parents/guardians..
Supervise students within the Academy setting and on Academy grounds.
Maintain a positive classroom environment for staff and students. Counsel students regarding academic and behavioral concerns as needed.
Promote ongoing communication with parents/guardians; establish and maintain home-Academy relationship.
Maintain solid computer skills and abilities in Microsoft, Excel, Power Point, and virtual meeting platforms (ex: Google Hangout, Zoom).
Other duties assigned by School Leader.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate for grades 6-12. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule.
English or Math certification preferred.
Criminal records clearance.
Unprofessional conduct clearance
Teachers must be strong customer service leaders for students, families, and community members.
Understand the use of technology in both instructional and operational settings.
Ability to initiate and complete tasks with self-direction in a timely manner.
Comfort with onsite and virtual instruction.
Satisfactory performance ratings in delivery of instruction and classroom management.
Compassion regarding issues facing young people who have not completed high school and a deep respect for the ideas and intelligence of young adults.
Excellent English and grammar skills, proofreading skills, oral and written communications skills.
Skills in human relations, leadership, supervision, and motivational techniques.
Ability to establish the appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive relationships with students.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Successful previous experience in a virtual setting
Experience with highly barriered populations

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

Flexible & Open
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Opportunities for Growth
44 weeks, 8 week summer

High School Teacher - Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan