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.

Covenant Academies is seeking a secondary certified English teacher--in addition to working as

a Mission Specialist to support student learning. This position includes teaching high school

English level 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

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

Salary: $46,305 (with MA + $5000)

Qualifications

▪ Bachelor’s Degree

▪ Highly Qualified English Secondary Teaching Certification

▪ 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.