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Families send their children to UPREP, one of Detroit’s oldest and most prestigious charter school systems because they recognize education is a tool in shaping and changing lives and value the culturally responsive curriculum and learning environments that set our scholars on a path to college and meaningful careers, fulfillment, and becoming positive change agents in their communities. The U Prep school district is home to ten K-12 schools with focused paths of College Prep, Art & Design, and STEM. We are one of the largest and longest public charter networks in Detroit – operating for over 20 years. We have alumni making a difference in the city, region, and beyond. Our mission is to prepare students for success in life. U Prep Schools is committed to making a difference in the life of scholars. We continually seek out talented individuals to join the U Prep Crew and partner with us in supporting our educators and scholars as we all deliver on our mission. Read on if you are interested in being a part of this important work!
Summary
The Applications Specialist manages all district software applications, evaluates and implements, & supports new applications, and is considered the ultimate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all mission critical applications including schoology, powerschool, and various other applications. The Applications Specialist manages the customization of the site parameters and addresses integration issues with other software packages.
Our mission is to prepare students for success in life. If you are dedicated to a pursuit of excellence both in yourself and our students; if you are self-motivated; if you are an innovator and if you want to play a key role in changing young lives - we are looking for U.
Role Responsibilities
Education / Experience
Demonstrates U Prep’s Core Values
Salary
Compensation is commensurate with expereince.
Benefits
Detroit 9090 is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions with Detroit 9090 are based on district needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran statusm or military status.
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$64k-85k (estimate)
09/21/2022
06/30/2023
uprepschools.com
DETROIT, MI
100 - 200
2000
KIMBERLY LORENS
$10M - $50M
Elementary & Secondary Education
As one of the citys longest-standing tuition-free public charter school system in Detroit, we have served thousands of students and their families since opening our first school in 2000. Service to our students and families, means providing all children the access, opportunity and experience necessary to become not only university-ready, but life-ready. We were the first charter system in Detroit to make, and keep, the 90/90 promise which guarantees a minimum graduation rate of 90 percent and college acceptance rate of 90 percent. University Prep Schools has surpassed this standard with every ...graduating class since our first in 2007. Each school within our two districts University Preparatory Academy (UPA) and University Prep Science & Math (UPSM) may be distinct but they are uniformly held to the highest standards of student achievement and accountability. With a fervent resolve to ensure a culture of post-secondary readiness, U Prep Schools drives all students to reach their academic potential.
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