Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: U Prep Academy District - DETROIT, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Description: The Model Teacher is responsible for leading classroom instruction in their assigned grade level and/or content area. In addition to their regular teaching responsibilities, the Model Teacher takes on additional teacher leadership roles including but not limited to facilitating PLCs and leading grade level/content area teams, mentoring/developing apprentice teachers, leading professional development, and serving on school improvement committees.    Position Responsibilities: Meets all expectations of a teacher for your grade/subject (Year 1 and ongoing) Model and co-teach lessons, visit classrooms, view instruction, and engage in reflective discussion with classroom teachers  (Year 2 and beyond) Regularly share your instructional practice through peer observations and video recording of your teaching (Year 3 and beyond) Provide non-evaluative collegial support and mentorship (Year 3) Lead Professional Learning Community meetings, including collaborative planning, looking at student work, and analyzing data (Year 2 and beyond) Support curriculum review and adaptation process as needed Provide additional high-quality resources and materials to teachers   Engage in ongoing professional development, both within and outside of the organization, and share research-based practices to share with all staff   Participate and/or lead in after-school and summer professional learning as needed Other duties may be assigned by the building principal   Required Competencies & Skills: Achieve outstanding student achievement results Strong attention to detail; Strong verbal and written language and communication skills; Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills; Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work effectively in a collaborative environment; Possess a track record of leadership, integrity, initiative, curiosity and perseverance; Ability to communicate effectively, interpret policy and procedures, and maintain emotional control under stress; Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional; Excellent computer skills, including the Google Suite; Express a commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning; and  Ability to skillfully challenge the status quo.   Qualifications: Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in the classroom Must hold a valid teaching certification with appropriate Math endorsement(s), 6-12 Math or K-8 Math Subject Certificate Proven track record of impact on scholar learning (i.e., NWEA or iReady growth report) Application Requirements: resume cover letter or personal statement addressing your qualifications for and interest in the position letter of reference data story or evidence of scholar outcomes sample lesson or video of teaching (approximately 10 to 15 minutes in length) accompanied by a written reflection team-based interview, which will include representatives from the academic house and school leadership teams