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    Become a Certified Teacher in Detroit Public Schools Community District

    Are you interested in teaching K-5 Elementary, Secondary Math, Secondary Integrated Science or Special Education?

    Apply to On the Rise Academy, the only District-led Alternative Route to Certification program in Michigan. 

     

    The application for the On the Rise Academy is now open. If you are interested in becoming part of the second cohort, please apply here.  The priority application deadline is February 11, 2022.  The application for continuing teachers interested in a Special Education endorsement will launch in February 2022. Register here for program updates and news. 
    Click here to view upcoming informational session dates.

     
    On the Rise Academy provides two routes to teacher certification: 

    FELLOWS
    Aspiring teachers who will earn initial certification in Elementary (K-5), Seconday Mathematics, Secondary Integrated Science, Special Education (Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Impairment, or Learning Disabilities).

    CONTINUING TEACHERS  
    Currently certified teachers seeking to add a Special Education (Cognitive Impairment or Emotional Impairment) endorsement to a valid Michigan teaching certificate.

     
    On the Rise Academy is:   

    Local 

    Focused on recruiting candidates from Detroit. 

    Diverse 

    Reflects the diversity of our students and inspires profession 

    Low-to-no-cost 

    Candidates who complete the program and teach in DPSCD for six years will have program tuition forgiven.  

    Aligned 

    Training, coaching, and coursework is aligned to DPSCD’s Vision of Excellent Instruction. 

    Rigorous 

    Training includes authentic, practice-based experiences, regular feedback, and multiple performance screens. 

     Interested candidates must:  

    • Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher 
    • Have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.95 
    • Pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification upon acceptance (tutoring and preparation materials available)  
    • Continuing Teachers only: Possess a valid Michigan standard teacher certification. 

    Fellows and Continuing Teachers who complete initial training requirements and obtain the Interim Teaching Certificate are eligible for the District’s new starting salary of $51,071 and can teach full-time during the 2022-23 school year while completing additional coursework.  

    Learn more about our training model here.  

     

    Interested in receiving On the Rise Academy news and program updates? Register here. Email info.otr@detroitk12.org with questions.