BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES

Working for Holy Cross Services isn’t just a job, it’s a mission! We believe in the safety and joy of family. Our work is family-focused, as are our benefits: Holy Cross offers free health insurance for our employees ANDtheir family members.

Position Overview:

Educate students within the classroom and other assigned areas. Develop and implement Summer School curriculum which supports and extends the Regular School curriculum and is in line with the School Improvement Plan. The goal of summer school is to meet the individual needs of at-risk students placed at St. Vincent Home by providing opportunities for remediation in basic Math and English skills, credit recovery and experiencing new life skills through hands-on project groups. Prepare, instruct, test, correct and grade student work. Provides individual instruction as needed. Establishes and reinforces behavioral expectations as outlined by school procedures and team designed treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Follow State Approved Curriculum and prepare written lesson plans; follow scope and sequence, write pre/post-tests; creates examinations and quizzes, provides intervention strategies, etc. for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Establish and maintain a positive attitude toward and relations with each and all students.
• Classroom Management-use class time effectively, use effective classroom behavioral interventions, and actively engage student in learning.
• Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting and articulating the Agency’s treatment philosophy and/or others that may be required contractually.
• Reinforce behavioral expectations as outlined by Holy Cross Services, school procedures and team designed treatment plans.
• Implement and/or monitor behavior treatment plans.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration. (Pre/Post Testing)
• Collect and tabulate instructional data.
• Demonstrate and differentiate methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirements. (IEP, EDP, Transition Plans, or Personal Curriculum, Student Grades, and Individual lessons)
• Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, unit teams, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
• Establish and maintain a positive attitude in working with students, parents, case workers, law enforcement officials, other HCS staff members and community members who partner to serve these students.
• Actively contribute to a positive team dynamic.
• Participate in required meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Direct paraprofessionals, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom.
• Support other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
• Participate as a member of the School Improvement Team.
• Keep all student, unit and co-worker information confidential.
• Meet and greet visitors in a positive, helpful manner.
• Be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program

JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES!

Holy Cross Services maintains a policy of nondiscrimination regarding all employees. The Agency desires to handle all aspects of employment on the basis of merit, competence and qualification. Employment is not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Agency makes all decisions with respect to recruiting, hiring, and/or promotions for all job classifications based on individual’s qualifications related to the requirements of the position. All other personnel matters, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, education and social/recreation programs, are to be administered free from any illegal discriminatory practices.

Holy Cross Services further recognizes that deep systemic inequities disproportionately overrepresent children of color and children who identify as LGBTQ within the child welfare system yet underrepresent these populations within the child welfare workforce. Because we believe the people served must be centered in the work we do, applicants with lived experience in the child welfare system or homelessness, BIPOC applicants, and applicants who identify as LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additionally, Holy Cross Services acknowledges the studies indicating applicants of color and women applicants may be less likely than others to apply for a job without meeting 100% of the preferred qualifications. If you are passionate for this work and meet the minimum requirements, your application is welcomed.

• Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.
• Teaching certificate preferred.
  • Substitute permit may be accepted.
• Must be able to pass written and physical portions of CPI certification training through HCS.
• Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines.
• Valid and current driver’s license.