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About this position About Our Academy

At Bradford Academy, the top priority will always remain the same – the students. Building a safe community allows our staff and families to lean on each other to invest in every child’s educational journey. Our 13-year commitment is a promise to our families to equip each child with the tools and skills needed to walk across the stage at graduation. We are looking for talented and dedicated educators like you to help us see that promise through.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• A love for building relationships and being on a collaborative team.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

About the role

To work directly with teachers of at-risk students needing additional support in order to become proficient in reading, writing and mathematics. The curriculum coordinator will work closely with class teachers and/or Academic Leads of the school as it may apply. This position will support and uphold the mission and vision of the academy.

What you'll do

• Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students.
• Works with teachers of students from all backgrounds in order to increase subject area academic performance.
• Provides supplemental instructional support to teacher helping them with developing and/or strengthening subject-specific skills and knowledge.
• Conducts skills attainment progress assessments, analyzes student achievement data and develops appropriate and timely interventions.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students.
• Works collaboratively with classroom teachers.
• Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction.
• Selects appropriate materials for implementation of the curriculum and adapts materials and methods to the learning styles and abilities of students.
• Uses creative, differentiated instruction methods and procedures and adapts effectively to unusual situations.
• Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation, and feedback; holds high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different learning styles.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and teacher experiences in large and small groups.

Classroom Management

• Works cooperatively with teachers/staff to generates confidence in the instructional methods
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through one’s actions as a role model.
• Provides support to build classroom atmospheres based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and the development of responsible citizenship.

Student Recruitment & Retention:

• Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and the conditions of success.
• Reads and communicates new developments and research in reading, writing and mathematics to administration and classroom teachers.
• Uses technology effectively for instruction, record keeping, communication and other administrative tasks.
• Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles.
• Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques, and interpersonal relationships.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group, and the Academy.
• Displays pride in being an employee and a member of the Academy.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.

Facilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule.
• Demonstrated competence as a teacher in all areas of focus.
• Able to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data, and as a tool to aid effective communications.

Desired Requirements:

• Experience working with students from all backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrates proficiency in differentiated instruction techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

About Choice Schools Associates

Bradford Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Bradford Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

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