Phalen Leadership Academies
CTE Business Teacher at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
24-25 SY - Detroit (West side), MI - Full Time
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy | Detroit | Home of the JRLA Jaguars (jrladetroit.com)
CTE Business Finance Teacher
As an educator with Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, you are considered a guardian to our students (whom we refer to as scholars). Therefore, as a teacher, you must establish an exemplary classroom culture that balances high expectations with love and support. You will also build trust and community in your classroom via clear and timely communication with your scholars and families. At JRLA, we have created a blended-learning model specifically designed to raise achievement for historically underserved scholars. We support your creativity and wholeheartedly encourage a rigorous, personalized, and well-rounded educational experience to meet the unique needs of each scholar in your classroom.
Established in 2011 by NBA Star Jalen Rose and Co-Founder Michael Carter, JRLA is located on the Northwest side of Detroit in the zip code where Jalen grew up. An open enrollment, tuition-free, public charter high school, JRLA provides a leadership-focused education to 420 scholars and nearly 1,000 alumni. The mission is to empower all scholars to develop the strength of character, skills, and knowledge needed to matriculate, be great in, and graduate from college or a post-secondary program so that they have the opportunities to be successful in the competitive world and take care of themselves and the people they love.
Built around a 9-16 model, JRLA has never wavered in its pursuit to improve the educational landscape for Detroit area youth. After 13 years of operations, JRLA remains steadfast in its commitment to not only get scholars to graduate from high school but for them to graduate from college or a postsecondary program as well – outcomes that are real game changers in urban education. With a 97% high school graduation rate, 100% college and post-secondary acceptance, and a leader among open enrollment high schools in Detroit for college matriculation (71% compared to a state average of 65%), JRLA knows the path to college and a successful future.
JRLA is authorized by Central Michigan University and managed by Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA), a transformative educational network working to create great schools and improve student outcomes.
Essential Job Tasks:
Essential Job Tasks:
- Provide learning activities and experiences to help students attain knowledge and skills for career success as future business leaders, entrepreneurs, and informed consumers.
- Establish a culture of high expectations that ensures that all scholars in the classroom meet their projected individual growth goals
- Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with state standards and JRLA instructional guidelines
- Assess students regularly and personalize classroom instruction based on assessment data and each scholar's needs
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
- Able to manage student run enterprises
- Participate as an active member of the CTE Advisory Board for Business Administration and Finance
- Participate as a sponsor of a CTE student organization and competitions
- Provide students with support and instructional preparation to earn industry certifications where appropriate
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred - not required)
- Individuals must be authorized to teach CTE under at least one of the following three categories:
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a CTE endorsement in one of the following CIP Codes:
- Marketing, Sales and Service 52.1999
- Marketing, Sales and Services 08.0700
- Business Administration Management and Operations 52.0299
- Business, Management and Administration 52.9994
- Finance and Financial Management Services 52.0800
- Finance and Credit 04.0400
- Business Services 07.0999
- Business Services and Technology 52.9999
- Information Technology 11.1000
- Insurance 52.1701
- Marketing Education 08.0708
- Be eligible for an Annual Career Authorization with a minimum of 4,000 recent and relevant hours of work experience in any of the above-related fields within the past ten (10) years. Recent & Relevant Experience Requirement
- Postsecondary Teacher of Secondary Students (College faculty are not required to have a teaching certificate and do not have to go through the annual career authorization (ACA) process if they are teaching the course on the postsecondary campus. If the course is not being taught on the postsecondary campus, then the school will need to apply for an ACA for the college instructor
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Business Administration and Finance career field
- Proficient in Google Suites and Microsoft Office, or willing to attend training
- Demonstrated mastery of experiential learning techniques
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent with technology use and actively integrates technology to enhance student learning, particularly in various presentation delivery methods
- Strong understanding of career opportunities and skills required for employment in any industry
- Self-motivated with excellent work ethic
- Familiar with cash handling procedures
- Experience coordinating and leading a BPA chapter (preferred) and/or Skills USA chapter
Why should you apply?
Jalen Rose and Michael Carter assembled a team of educational experts and community leaders to turn their dream of improving the educational landscape in their hometown into a reality. This includes a nine-member board who supports the school in many ways including making sure it has the resources needed to be successful. JRLA offers Detroit area students unique opportunities that they would not receive from any ordinary public school including:
- Postsecondary Success Team to Support Intentional Planning & Preparation
- Top Open Enrollment High School in Detroit for College Matriculation
- College Campus Tours & In-House College Scholarships
- Advanced Placement (AP) & Dual Enrollment Courses
- 20+ Enrichment Opportunities
- Leadership Opportunities & Mentorship Programs
- Summer Learning Adventure Including an International Trip
- Safe Nurturing Environment with a Family Atmosphere
- Amazing Corporate Partnerships & Foundation Support (Detroit Children’s Fund, Detroit Pistons, Give Merit, Jeep, Platinum Equity, Puma, Teach for America & More)
Enter a Learner: Exit a Leader.
Please read carefully.
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
