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The Leona Group

HS Credit Recovery

Pontiac, MI · On-site

SUMMARY Provide high-quality tutoring, re-teaching, and mentoring for credit recovery students and work collaboratively with the school leader, colleagues, students, and parents and the board to ...

The Leona Group

HS Credit Recovery

Pontiac, MI · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description SUMMARY Provide high-quality tutoring, re-teaching, and mentoring for credit recovery students and work collaboratively with the school leader, colleagues, students ...

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How much do credit recovery jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for credit recovery in the United States is $56,067.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a credit recovery?

A Credit Recovery job typically involves helping students who have failed a course regain academic credit by completing specialized coursework. This role may include tutoring, monitoring progress, and ensuring students meet educational requirements. Credit Recovery staff work in schools or online programs, providing guidance and support to keep students on track for graduation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in credit recovery, and why are they important?

To thrive in Credit Recovery, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of credit and collections processes, and often a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with credit management software, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and sometimes specific compliance certifications are typically beneficial. Excellent communication, negotiation skills, and attention to detail help professionals resolve payment issues and build rapport with clients. These qualities are crucial for efficiently recovering outstanding debts while maintaining positive client relationships and supporting an organization’s financial health.

What are some typical challenges faced in a credit recovery role?

In a Credit Recovery position, professionals often encounter challenges such as communicating with difficult or unresponsive clients, navigating complex account histories, and ensuring full compliance with legal regulations and company policies. The role can also involve juggling multiple cases with tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Developing effective negotiation strategies and staying patient under pressure are key to overcoming these obstacles. Employers typically provide support through training, clear protocols, and working alongside experienced team members, making the environment collaborative and goal-oriented.

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Infographic showing various Credit Recovery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,067 per year, or $27 per hour.

HS Credit Recovery

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP

Pontiac, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

Provide high-quality tutoring, re-teaching, and mentoring for credit recovery students and work collaboratively with the school leader, colleagues, students, and parents and the board to accomplish or surpass the academy's articulated educational goals.  Work as a collaborative team member to implement the academy curriculum and accomplish short- and long-term academy goals.

Requirements

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Create an environment that is conducive to learning; develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; enforce the academy's student discipline code; collaborate in the implementation of initiatives such as school-wide behavior management systems.
  • Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs and goals of students for credit recovery; establish clear objectives for all lessons and units; ensure that lessons --  as planned, delivered, and assessed -- are aligned with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Develop lesson plans and submit them for review and feedback as scheduled; work cooperatively with the academy's instructional coach to learn from feedback and improve the quality of instruction. Participate in ongoing analysis and 
  • planning to ensure that the school's curriculum remains aligned to state standards.
  • Collaborate with special education staff to implement, to the greatest extent possible, an inclusive approach to students with special needs.  Remain aware of student needs; participate in child study teams or individualized education planning; implement accommodations and modifications as indicated in student IEP's; seek advice and counsel from student support services areas when needed to ensure that all students are fully served. 
  • Collaborate with other staff, as necessary, to implement grant-funded programming to accelerate learning for students with a variety of needs including special education, at-risk, limited English proficient students and others, to bring them to grade level proficiency.  
  • Maintain accurate and complete records as required; maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information. Complete any documentation necessary for the academy to be in compliance with regulatory requirements, such as time and effort reporting.
  • Monitor student attendance.
  • Must be available 3-5 days per week, for a minimum of four hours per week.
  • Communicate with parents and make provisions for being available outside normal hours; work with parents to encourage participation in their child's learning experiences; provide regular communication to parents regarding their children's performance.
  • Maintain professional competence via conferences, mentoring, involvement in professional organizations, continuing coursework, etc.  Complete all coursework and other requirements necessary to maintain teaching credentials and "highly qualified" status, as required by the teacher's assignment.
  • Inform the school leader of needed instructional resources. Serve as an active member of teams such as grade-level, school-wide planning, school improvement or other areas of focus.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • State teacher licensure/certification with appropriate endorsements(s).
  • Bachelor's degree with subject area emphasis and/or coursework and/or experience necessary to be deemed "highly qualified" for the grade/subjects to be taught.  (Will consider non-certified applicants with a degree in the subject area to be taught; would be required to complete a plan of action to become "highly qualified" within a prescribed period of time.)
  • Demonstrated commitment to young people's learning success and achievement.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or other education-related experience; evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations.
  • Ability to work with PLATO online credit recovery software.

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