Phalen Leadership Academies

Spanish 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)

As an educator with Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, you are considered a guardian to our students (whom we refer to as scholars). 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 postsecondary 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 (69% 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:
  • 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

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Standard Teaching Credential required OR Enrolled in an accredited teacher licensing program.  
  • Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
  • Strength in using data to drive instruction
  • Willingness to align your mission with the vision of JRLA's Core Values
 
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)
 
Who we are:  
JRLA is intentional about creating an environment centered on our school's values. Our core values are Family, Respect, Excellence, and Determination. Staff & scholars are recognized and rewarded for living our values. All school goals are aligned to the values, and our all-school annual events are aligned to our school's values. Our stakeholders and visitors all love the emphasis of the value of Family within our building. Finally, we are intentional about supporting our scholar and staff's social, emotional, and mental well-being! We host monthly events focused on improving our collective mental health and wellness.

Expansion plans are underway at JRLA as we strive to become a destination school for scholars and staff - join our TEAM today!
Enter a Learner: Exit a Leader. 



PLA is an equal-opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.
 

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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.

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