Openings as of 4/12/2025

High School Enrollment/Data Specialist

JobID: 8920

Position Type:
  Administrative Support/Clerical/Administrative Assistant


Date Posted:
  10/19/2023


Location:
  Kalamazoo Covenant Academy


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  11/02/2023


District:
  Covenant Academies Foundation
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Job Description
 
Position:  Enrollment/Data Specialist 
 
Reports to: School Leader
Location: Kalamazoo Covenant Academy, 400 W. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI

Salary: $38,000-$40,500/year 
General Description:  The Covenant Academies Foundation operates year-round charter high schools offering a traditional high school diploma to dropout and at-risk students ages 15-22.  This position plays an integral role in the support of the academy administration and is primarily responsible for both the proper enrollment of every student and the integrity and smooth operation of the school’s Student Information System (PowerSchool). The Enrollment/Data Specialist directly enrolls students and collaborates with various local and state agencies to secure relevant information and submit required forms. The Enrollment/Data Specialist also manages PowerSchool including running queries to extract information, coordinating data reporting to the state, ISD, and other stakeholders.   This position also serves as the primary contact person and liaison between the School Leader and students, teachers, parents, staff and the community; provides students, parents, staff and the public with information through a wide variety of administrative services directly supporting the educational environment.
 
 
Primary Responsibilities: 
 
Data Specialist 
 
• Has knowledge and experience with PowerSchool SIS and state reporting systems

• Handle yearly processes, e.g. set up of new school year, roll over, close out school year, graduate students, create class, etc. 

• Coordinate with other staff to complete projects, including pulling reports  

• Provide assistance in all areas of student information, developing attendance reporting formats, grade reporting, registration and scheduling, discipline reporting, test reporting and enrolling and withdrawing of students into the software system, etc.  

• Work directly with teachers in the use of electronic gradebook system, including training, Conduct advanced searches and queries and support special requests from the administration or faculty  

• Collect and complete the required data for the state reports; and prepare all administrative reports for MDE/ISD uploads  

• Manage and prepare all academic reports, including progress reports, report cards, regular academic progress updates  

• Train and orient new users and support all users

• Ensure accuracy of data and troubleshoot problems with the database, including data validation errors  

• Compiles and maintain attendance accounting data for all regular and special programs for the academy

• Audits and reviews enrollment and attendance data provided by school staff for the computation of average daily attendance

• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports related to pupil attendance, class size, and other current or historical data as required by the state and county and for district planning and information purposes

• Creates and submits data files for pre-identification for all required state and federal assessments 

• Assists in developing automated systems to support attendance accounting

• Generates and transmits pupil accounting data as required by MDE for the purposes of maintaining local, state and federal compliance 
 
Enrollment
 
• Organizes and schedules initial meetings between the School Leader and potential new and re-enrolled students

• Handle initial processing of all enrollment and data entry of enrollment forms

• Inform staff of all new and re-enrolled students  

• Handle registration processing, forms, documents and records, and related information for formal student registration; as well as all related data entry  

• Update student records in PowerSchool and manage data over course of student enrollment at the school  

• Assist in establishing and updating permanent student files, the transfer of records and closing out of graduate files  

• Provide enrollment reports and support special reporting requests

• Verifies student tardiness and early dismissals as necessary

• Responsible for collecting immunizations records and state reporting
   
 
Administrative and Academy Support
 
• Answers and responds to phone calls in such a way that callers feel welcomed and valued; welcomes visitors and guests

• Receives and sends, faxes, mail, emails as applicable

• Responds to questions from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g. staff, other educational institutions, the public, parents and students, etc.) for the purposes of providing information and/or direction

• Supports staff in clerical, administrative and organizational matters

• Prepares standardized documents and reports (e.g. form letters and memos, calendars, and periodic reports, etc.) for the purposes of communicating information students, parents, and other stakeholders
 
• School activities — Required to attend and participate in such other activities as directed by the School Leader and/or Supervisor of Academic Progress such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), assessment windows, open houses, graduations (2 per year), etc. 

• Acts in accordance with the professional duties and directives and meets administrative and mission expectations as set forth by the School Leader 

• Has read and agreed to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all Covenant Academies Foundation manuals pertinent to the position

• Stores and administers student medication
 
Essential Skills and Abilities
 
• Must possess servant leadership qualities and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, both in verbal and written formats, to all stakeholders

• Ability to understand the needs of dropout, homeless and youth with extreme barriers that the academy serves with sensitivity and compassion

• Ability to work with diverse youth from various backgrounds without bias or prejudice

• Maintain professional boundaries and be a positive role model

• Work independently with little supervision

• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders

• Receptive to professional learning on a regular basis 

• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes and growth

• Ability to impact student achievement through mentoring, motivation, and monitoring practices

• Exhibits punctuality

• Follows the dress code as stated in the employee manual

• Ability and willingness to occasional travel to other campuses

• Exceptional attention to detail

• A growth mindset with the ability to problem solve and multi-task in a deadline driven environment

• Knowledge of student medication management 
  
Qualifications
 
• Associate’s Degree in business, accounting or related field (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) 

• 2 years preferred experience managing PowerSchool SIS

• Background in database management.

• Ease and experience with internet, emails, and proficient typing abilities

• Preferred to have experience with: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel proficiency), Google Admin, PowerSchool Enrollment, Adobe, SchoolMessenger

• Prefer experience working with dropouts, homeless or at-risk youth

• Valid Driver's License 

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Excellent oral/written communication skills

• Passion for working with at-risk youth in a blended learning setting
 
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time.
 
Covenant Academies Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.



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ELL High School Teacher

JobID: 7475

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ESL


Date Posted:
  4/12/2023


Location:
  Kalamazoo Covenant Academy


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


District:
  Covenant Academies Foundation
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Position:  ELL Teacher 
Location: Kalamazoo Covenant Academy

Annualy Salary: $44,100 (Bachelors degree) or $49,100 (Masters degree)
 
Professional Supervisor: Supervisor of Academic Progress
Administrative Supervisor: School Leader
 
General Description: The Covenant Academies Foundation operates year-round charter high schools offering a traditional high school diploma to dropout and at-risk students ages 16-22. The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher is responsible for providing the ELL 9-12 program by providing push-in, pull-out, and group instruction to high school students. The ELL Teacher will conduct activities and lessons based on ELL Teaching methods and address all aspects of communication through instruction to develop each student's ability to read, write, speak and listen in the appropriate content area.  The ELL Teacher will be responsible for tracking the data points listed above as well as MDE & CAF mandated ELL data.
 
Primary Responsibilities 
 
• Develop and maintain an active ELL program to guide English Language Learners towards gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing;

• Provide direct instruction and support to high school ELL students who are taking self-paced online core curriculum courses with supplemental direct, synchronous instruction in the classroom;

• Develop, maintain, and revise as needed an active ELL program;

• Develop lessons and units focused on Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking the English language;

• Knowledge of sheltered instruction (SIOP) and other English language development methods is preferred;

• Assist classroom teachers with instructional and curricular differentiation including staff development; 

• Understand linguistic and cultural backgrounds of English Learner students;

• Ability to successfully communicate and engage families from diverse/multicultural backgrounds;

• Testing coordination and administration for  WIDA ACCESS;

• Monitor student achievement, English proficiency levels, and Formerly Limited English Proficient (FLEP) students;

• Use student data to inform instruction, guide and monitor students' management of their time, monitor learner progress with available tools and develop an intervention plan for unsuccessful learners; 

• Provides continuous evaluation of students to include pre-and post-testing and student input throughout through each course; 

• Keep accurate records on each student including both internal documentation and those mandated by MDE for ELL staff and students;

• Demonstrate effective instructional strategies and techniques that actively engage students in the learning process;

• Incorporates all aspects of the school improvement plan into their daily performance of all duties, instruction, and class management;

• Maintain the classroom environment in an orderly fashion that is conducive to effective teaching and learning.
 
      Essential Skills and Abilities
 
• Must possess servant leadership qualities and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, both in verbal and written formats, to all stakeholders

• Ability to understand the needs of dropout, homeless and youth with extreme barriers that the academy serves with sensitivity and compassion

• Experience in data collection and analysis including the ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and develop meaningful reports from that information

• Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction 

• Ability to adapt and adjust instruction to create multiple paths to meet learning objectives  

• Ability to understand the awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of dropout, homeless and at-risk youth that the Covenant Academies Foundation serves

• Must possess servant leadership qualities and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, both in verbal and written formats, to all stakeholders

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions

• Receptive to professional learning on a regular basis 

• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes and growth

• Ability to impact student achievement through mentoring, motivation, and monitoring practices
  
Qualifications
 
• Bachelor’s Degree

• Highly Qualified Secondary Teaching Certification with an English As A Second Language (NS) endorsement or Bilingual Education.

• Preferred candidates would also hold highly qualified certifications in one or more of the following areas: Math, English, Social Studies, World Language, Visual/Performing Arts, Health/PE, Reading Specialist, Et Al.

• Valid driver's license 

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Previous experience working with Title I students and curriculum preferred 

• Additional certifications or endorsements in other subject areas is a plus

• Proficient in technology, including Google Suite for Education

• Passion for working with at-risk youth in a blended learning setting
 
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time to include only duties allowed under Title I funding. 
 
Covenant Academies Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.





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High School Math Teacher

JobID: 7229

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/Mathematics


Date Posted:
  4/12/2023


Location:
  Kalamazoo Covenant Academy


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


District:
  Covenant Academies Foundation
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Job Description
 
Position: High School Math Teacher (.6)/Mission Specialist (.4)
Location: Kalamazoo Covenant Academy

Annualy Salary: $44,100 (Bachelors degree) or $49,100 (Masters degree)

Professional Supervisor: Supervisor of Academic Progress
Administrative Supervisor: School Leader
 
General Description: The Covenant Academies Foundation operates year-round charter high schools offering a traditional high school diploma to dropout and at-risk students ages 16-22. Covenant Academies is seeking a secondary certified math teacher--in addition to working as a Mission Specialist to support student learning. This position includes teaching high school level math classes and supporting students in a variety of subject areas as a member of the Mission Support Team. This position requires the delivery of teacher-led instruction in a blended learning environment for the purposes of supplementing and supplanting enrichment, core curriculum and credit recovery to meet a range of educational needs for at-risk and dropout youth.
 
 
Primary Teaching Responsibilities 
 
• Understands, accepts, and abides by the Covenant Academies Foundation philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities

• Demonstrates a belief in all students ability to succeed and meet high expectations

• Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques to actively engage ALL students 

• Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students by augmenting course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate tools under guidance from the Supervisor of Academic Progress

• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students by differentiating instruction based on data-driven student level of mastery 

• Develops an intervention plan for struggling learners 

• Keeps accurate records on each student by maintaining a grade book, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior records

• Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and maintains the classroom environment in an orderly fashion that is conducive to effective teaching and learning

• School activities — Teachers are required to attend and participate in such other activities as directed by the School Leader and/or Supervisor of Academic Progress such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), assessment windows, open houses, graduations (2 per year), etc. 

• Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students

• Acts in accordance with the professional duties and directives as given by the Supervisor of Academic Progress, and meets administrative and mission expectations as set forth by the School Leader 

• Has read and agreed to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all Covenant Academies Foundation manuals pertinent to the position
 
Primary Mission Specialist Responsibilities 
 
• Make connections with dropout youth and works to build trust relationships by meeting students “where they are at”

• Conducts street outreach on foot under direction of the School Leader in order to find dropout youth who need us, and locate missing students who have been truant

• Serves as parents-first to students by providing unconditional love and absolute respect while modeling positive interactions and high expectations for learning and personal growth

• Help students overcome barriers by connecting them to services and support

• Distributes basic need supplies such as clothing, first aid supplies, health or hygiene supplies, food, drink, books, blankets, etc. to students in need 

• Documents each contact with students on the streets to include name of youth (if willing to give), materials distributed to youth (written, survival aid, etc.), and referrals provides

• Performs continuous follow-up with all youth and collects data 

• Maintain daily activity log/record of support for state and federal auditory purposes
 
      Essential Skills and Abilities for Teacher/Mission Specialist Position
 
• Must possess servant leadership qualities and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, both in verbal and written formats, to all stakeholders

• Ability to understand the needs of dropout, homeless and youth with extreme barriers that the academy serves with sensitivity and compassion

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions

• Receptive to professional learning on a regular basis 

• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes and growth

• Ability to impact student achievement through mentoring, motivation, and monitoring practices
  
Qualifications
 
• Bachelor’s Degree

• Secondary Teaching Certification with a Mathematics Endorsement (EX)

• Preferred candidates would also hold highly qualified certifications in one or more of the following areas: English, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Visual/Performing Arts, Health/PE, Reading Specialist, Et Al.

• Valid Driver's License 

• Excellent oral/written communication skills
 
• Must be able to pass a background check
 
• Proficient in technology, including Google Suite for Education

• Passion for working with at-risk youth in a hybrid learning setting
 
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time.
 
Covenant Academies Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.





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High School Science Teacher (DX)

JobID: 8045

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/Science - General


Date Posted:
  4/12/2023


Location:
  Kalamazoo Covenant Academy


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


District:
  Covenant Academies Foundation
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide




Job Description 
 
Position: High School Science Teacher (.6)/Mission Specialist (.4)
Location: Kalamazoo Covenant Academy

Annualy Salary: $44,100 (Bachelors degree) or $49,100 (Masters degree)
 
Professional Supervisor: Supervisor of Academic Progress
Administrative Supervisor: School Leader
 
General Description: The Covenant Academies Foundation operates year-round charter high schools offering a traditional high school diploma to dropout and at-risk students ages 16-22. Covenant Academies is seeking a secondary certified Science teacher--in addition to working as a Mission Specialist to support student learning. This position includes teaching high school level Science classes and supporting students in a variety of subject areas as a member of the Mission Support Team. This position requires the delivery of teacher-led instruction in a blended learning environment for the purposes of supplementing and supplanting enrichment, core curriculum and credit recovery to meet a range of educational needs for at-risk and dropout youth.
 
Primary Teaching Responsibilities 
 
• Understands, accepts, and abides by the Covenant Academies Foundation philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities

• Demonstrates a belief in all students ability to succeed and meet high expectations

• Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques to actively engage ALL students 

• Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students by augmenting course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate tools under guidance from the Supervisor of Academic Progress

• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students by differentiating instruction based on data-driven student level of mastery 

• Develops an intervention plan for struggling learners 

• Keeps accurate records on each student by maintaining a grade book, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior records

• Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and maintains the classroom environment in an orderly fashion that is conducive to effective teaching and learning

• School activities — Teachers are required to attend and participate in such other activities as directed by the School Leader and/or Supervisor of Academic Progress such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), assessment windows, open houses, graduations (2 per year), etc. 

• Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students

• Acts in accordance with the professional duties and directives as given by the Supervisor of Academic Progress, and meets administrative and mission expectations as set forth by the School Leader 

• Has read and agreed to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all Covenant Academies Foundation manuals pertinent to the position
 
Primary Mission Specialist Responsibilities 
 
• Make connections with dropout youth and works to build trust relationships by meeting students “where they are at”

• Conducts street outreach on foot under direction of the School Leader in order to find dropout youth who need us, and locate missing students who have been truant

• Serves as parents-first to students by providing unconditional love and absolute respect while modeling positive interactions and high expectations for learning and personal growth

• Help students overcome barriers by connecting them to services and support

• Distributes basic need supplies such as clothing, first aid supplies, health or hygiene supplies, food, drink, books, blankets, etc. to students in need 

• Documents each contact with students on the streets to include name of youth (if willing to give), materials distributed to youth (written, survival aid, etc.), and referrals provides

• Performs continuous follow-up with all youth and collects data 

• Maintain daily activity log/record of support for state and federal auditory purposes
 
      Essential Skills and Abilities for Teacher/Mission Specialist Position
 
• Must possess servant leadership qualities and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, both in verbal and written formats, to all stakeholders

• Ability to understand the needs of dropout, homeless and youth with extreme barriers that the academy serves with sensitivity and compassion

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions

• Receptive to professional learning on a regular basis 

• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes and growth

• Ability to impact student achievement through mentoring, motivation, and monitoring practices
 
Qualifications
 
• Bachelor’s Degree

• Highly Qualified Secondary Teaching Certification with a Science Endorsement preferably DX or DI, will consider DA, DC, DE, DH, DP)

• Preferred candidates would also hold highly qualified certifications in one or more of the following areas: Math, English, Social Studies, World Language, Visual/Performing Arts, Health/PE, Reading Specialist, Et Al.

• Valid Driver's License 

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Excellent oral/written communication skills

• Proficient in technology, including Google Suite for Education

• Passion for working with at-risk youth in a blended learning setting
 
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time.
 
Covenant Academies Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.





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Openings as of 4/12/2025

High School Science Teacher

JobID: 7756

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/Science - General


Date Posted:
  5/18/2022


Location:
  Kalamazoo Covenant Academy


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


District:
  Covenant Academies Foundation
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide


 
 
Position:  High School Science Teacher 
 
Professional Supervisor: Supervisor of Academic Progress
Administrative Supervisor: School Leader
 
 
 
 
General Description: The Covenant Academies Foundation operates year-round alternative charter high schools offering a traditional high school diploma to dropout and at-risk students ages 16-22. Covenant Academies is seeking a secondary certified Science teacher--in addition to working as a Mission Specialist to support student learning. This position includes teaching high school level Science classes and supporting students in a variety of subject areas as a member of the Mission Support Team. This position requires the delivery of teacher-led instruction in a blended learning environment for the purposes of supplementing and supplanting enrichment, core curriculum and credit recovery to meet a range of educational needs for at-risk and dropout youth.
 
Primary Teaching Responsibilities 
 
• Understands, accepts, and abides by the Covenant Academies Foundation philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities

• Demonstrates a belief in all students ability to succeed and meet high expectations

• Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques to actively engage ALL students 

• Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students by augmenting course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate tools under guidance from the Supervisor of Academic Progress

• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students by differentiating instruction based on data-driven student level of mastery 

• Develops an intervention plan for struggling learners 

• Keeps accurate records on each student by maintaining a grade book, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior records

• Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and maintains the classroom environment in an orderly fashion that is conducive to effective teaching and learning

• School activities — Teachers are required to attend and participate in such other activities as directed by the School Leader and/or Supervisor of Academic Progress such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), assessment windows, open houses, graduations (2 per year), etc. 

• Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students

• Acts in accordance with the professional duties and directives as given by the Supervisor of Academic Progress, and meets administrative and mission expectations as set forth by the School Leader 

• Has read and agreed to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all Covenant Academies Foundation manuals pertinent to the position
 
Primary Mission Specialist Responsibilities 
 
• Make connections with dropout youth and works to build trust relationships by meeting students “where they are at”

• Conducts street outreach on foot under direction of the School Leader in order to find dropout youth who need us, and locate missing students who have been truant

• Serves as parents-first to students by providing unconditional love and absolute respect while modeling positive interactions and high expectations for learning and personal growth

• Help students overcome barriers by connecting them to services and support

• Distributes basic need supplies such as clothing, first aid supplies, health or hygiene supplies, food, drink, books, blankets, etc. to students in need 

• Documents each contact with students on the streets to include name of youth (if willing to give), materials distributed to youth (written, survival aid, etc.), and referrals provides

• Performs continuous follow-up with all youth and collects data 

• Maintain daily activity log/record of support for state and federal auditory purposes
 
      Essential Skills and Abilities for Teacher/Mission Specialist Position
 
• Must possess servant leadership qualities and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, both in verbal and written formats, to all stakeholders

• Ability to understand the needs of dropout, homeless and youth with extreme barriers that the academy serves with sensitivity and compassion

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions

• Receptive to professional learning on a regular basis 

• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes and growth

• Ability to impact student achievement through mentoring, motivation, and monitoring practices
  
Qualifications
 
• Bachelor’s Degree

• Highly Qualified Secondary Teaching Certification with a Science Endorsement preferably DX or DI, will consider DA, DC, DE, DH, DP)

• Preferred candidates would also hold highly qualified certifications in one or more of the following areas: Math, English, Social Studies, World Language, Visual/Performing Arts, Health/PE, Reading Specialist, Et Al.

• Valid Driver's License 

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Excellent oral/written communication skills

• Proficient in technology, including Google Suite for Education

• Passion for working with at-risk youth in a blended learning setting
 
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time.
 
Covenant Academies Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.





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High School Special Education Teacher

JobID: 7242

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/Special Education


Date Posted:
  4/12/2023


Location:
  Kalamazoo Covenant Academy


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


District:
  Covenant Academies Foundation
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Job Description 
 
Position:  High School Special Education Resource Teacher or Teacher Consultant
Position Status: Full-Time or Part-Time options, Flexible Hours/Days
Location: Kalamazoo Covenant Academy

Annualy Salary: $44,100 (Bachelors degree) or $49,100 (Masters degree)
 
Professional Supervisor: Supervisor of Academic Progress
Administrative Supervisor: School Leader
 
General Description: The Covenant Academies Foundation operates year-round charter high schools offering a traditional high school diploma to dropout and at-risk students ages 16-22. The Special Education Teacher works collaboratively with students and teachers to provide specially designed instruction, accommodations and modifications for secondary students eligible for special education services under IDEA, evaluates and assesses student progress, follows state and federal mandated due process procedures, functions as the IEP Caseload Manager to assigned students, uses various methods to provide instruction to students on their caseload (ie. push-in, pull-out, team teaching, etc).
 
Primary Responsibilities
 
• Understands, accepts, and abides by the Covenant Academies Foundation philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities

• Demonstrates a belief in all students ability to succeed and meet high expectations

• Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of specific objectives to meet the needs of each individual student

• Provide individualized, research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP

• Use baseline assessment data, progress monitoring tools and communication from the IEP team to develop and support appropriate educational plans and continued use of progress monitoring to produce data to  determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques

• Engage in various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals

• Judges the relative success of student  instruction in terms of demonstrated student learning; adjust activities according to evidence of student learning

• Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: gathering and use of updated data, present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals

• Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students; coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP, including related services

• Create a learning environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

• Write measurable, relevant, and age appropriate IEP goals with a focus on B-13 Transition and provide timely progress monitoring

• Communicate clearly and consistently with students, school staff and families

•  Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities

• Complete special education documentation regarding students' specially designed instruction as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations using updated data as obtained from progress monitoring

• School activities — Teachers are required to attend and participate in such other activities as directed by the School Leader and/or Supervisor of Academic Progress such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), assessment windows, open houses, graduations (2 per year), etc. 

• Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students

• Acts in accordance with the professional duties and directives as given by the Supervisor of Academic Progress, and meets administrative and mission expectations as set forth by the School Leader 

• Has read and agreed to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all Covenant Academies Foundation manuals pertinent to the position
 
Essential Skills 
 
• Must possess servant leadership qualities and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, both in verbal and written formats, to all stakeholders

• Ability to understand the needs of dropout, homeless and youth with extreme barriers that the academy serves with sensitivity and compassion

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions

• Receptive to professional learning on a regular basis 

• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes and growth

• Ability to impact student achievement through mentoring, motivation, and monitoring practices

• Competency in the administration and interpretation of academic ability testing

• Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area and the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities

• Ability to communicate assessment results, in written and oral forms, to parents and professionals

• Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility
 
Qualifications
 
• BA or BS Degree

• Valid special education teaching certificate/license as well as Highly Qualified (HQ) with endorsement in at least one area of special education
 
• Satisfactory completion of criminal history check

• Valid Driver's License 

• Excellent oral/written communication skills

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Proficient in technology, including Google Suite for Education

• Passion for working with at-risk youth in a hybrid learning setting
 
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time.
 
 
 
Covenant Academies Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.





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Substitute Teacher-Alternative Education/Mission-Based High School

JobID: 8188

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  10/21/2022


Location:
  Kalamazoo Covenant Academy


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


District:
  Covenant Academies Foundation
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Job Description
 
Position: Substitute High School Teacher/Mission Specialist
 
Professional Supervisor: Supervisor of Academic Progress
 
Administrative Supervisor: School Leader
 
Location: Kalamazoo Covenant Academy 
 
General Description: The Covenant Academies Foundation operates year-round alternative high school diploma programs for students ages 16-22. We are a mission-based school that meets students where they are, works to identify and eliminate barriers, and builds personal and meaningful parent-like relationships with each student. Our priority of concern and commitment is to those who are most at risk and no other service is available. 
 
Covenant Academies is seeking a Substitute Teacher--in addition to working as a Mission Specialist to support student learning. This position includes teaching high school level core-content classes and supporting students in a variety of subject areas as a member of the Mission Support Team. This position requires the delivery of teacher-led instruction in a blended learning environment for the purposes of supplementing and supplanting enrichment, core curriculum and credit recovery to meet a range of educational needs for at-risk and dropout youth.
 
Primary Teaching Responsibilities 
 
• Understands, accepts, and abides by the Covenant Academies Foundation philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities

• Demonstrates a belief in all students ability to succeed and meet high expectations

• Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques to actively engage ALL students 

• Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students by augmenting course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate tools under guidance from the Supervisor of Academic Progress

• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students by differentiating instruction based on data-driven student level of mastery 

• Develops an intervention plan for struggling learners 

• Keeps accurate records on each student by maintaining a grade book, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior records

• Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and maintains the classroom environment in an orderly fashion that is conducive to effective teaching and learning

• School activities — Teachers are required to attend and participate in such other activities as directed by the School Leader and/or Supervisor of Academic Progress such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), assessment windows, open houses, graduations (2 per year), etc. 

• Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students

• Acts in accordance with the professional duties and directives as given by the Supervisor of Academic Progress, and meets administrative and mission expectations as set forth by the School Leader 

• Has read and agreed to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all Covenant Academies Foundation manuals pertinent to the position
 
Primary Mission Specialist Responsibilities 
 
• Make connections with dropout youth and works to build trust relationships by meeting students “where they are at”

• Conducts street outreach on foot under direction of the School Leader in order to find dropout youth who need us, and locate missing students who have been truant

• Serves as parents-first to students by providing unconditional love and absolute respect while modeling positive interactions and high expectations for learning and personal growth

• Help students overcome barriers by connecting them to services and support

• Distributes basic need supplies such as clothing, first aid supplies, health or hygiene supplies, food, drink, books, blankets, etc. to students in need 

• Documents contact with students, performs continuous follow-up with all youth and collects data 

• Maintain daily activity log/record of support for state and federal auditory purposes
 
      Essential Skills and Abilities for Teacher/Mission Specialist Position
 
• Must possess servant leadership qualities and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, both in verbal and written formats, to all stakeholders

• Ability to understand the needs of dropout, homeless and youth with extreme barriers that the academy serves with sensitivity and compassion

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions

• Receptive to professional learning on a regular basis 

• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes and growth

• Ability to impact student achievement through mentoring, motivation, and monitoring practices
  
Qualifications
 
• Must have earned at-least 90 college credit hours

• Preferred candidates would hold a secondary teaching certification in any subject area 

• Valid Driver's License 

• Excellent oral/written communication skills
 
• Must be able to pass a background check
 
• Proficient in technology, including Google Suite for Education

• Passion for working with at-risk youth in a blended learning setting
 
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time.
 
Covenant Academies Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.





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