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Full-Time Instructor - World Languages (ASL)
$49k-76k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Months Ago
Michigan Virtual is Hiring a Full-Time Instructor - World Languages (ASL) Near Lansing, MI
Click HERE to apply for: ASL - World Languages Instructor (Full-Time)Reports To: Assistant Director of Instructional Support and Special Education
Department/Team: Learning Services/Instruction
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Location: Hybrid - Lansing Office, Lansing, MI
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hiring Salary Range: $43,000 - $46,000Position SummaryPlans, organizes, and delivers an instructional program that has been developed and aligned to state standards. Feedback is provided by the instructor in an online environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This position requires daytime work Monday-Friday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm) with students from multiple Michigan schools. Models professional and ethical standards in interactions with students, parents, peers, and community. Maintains professional expertise with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities. The successful candidate will be required to deliver instruction in specific content areas (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives, or World Language) using Michigan Virtual course materials already created by our Instructional Design Team. The teacher will be required to provide academic support to approximately 400 students per year enrolled in a variety of courses at varying levels of complexity. This is a twelve-month instructional position, with instruction in courses and additional curriculum and course development work. Must successfully complete the Onboarding Course. Full-time instructors will work primarily from home but will be required to attend meetings at the Lansing office on a regular basis ranging from 2-5 mandatory days per month.
Michigan Virtual – Lead, Collaborate, BuildMichigan Virtual is a Lansing-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation with a national reputation for excellence in online and blended learning with Michigan’s K-12 education community. Our most valuable asset is our employees and we have received several top industry and workplace awards. Ninety-two percent (92%) of our full-time team members reported being highly satisfied on our latest annual employee engagement survey. Founded in 1998, Michigan Virtual annually provides more than 30,000 online course enrollments for students and delivers more than 100,000 hours of online professional development programming for Michigan school personnel. We also operate the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI) to examine and promote best practices in digital learning.
Our mission is to Advance both learning and teaching through research, practice, and partnerships. This mission statement reinforces our vision to grow meaningful relationships with policy leaders, school administrators, and teachers to ensure that every person can use digital learning to reach their full potential. We employ over 400 full- and part-time teachers, professionals, and support staff who like to have fun at work and are committed to making a difference in the world.
Our Values: 1) Put Learners First, 2) Act with Integrity, 3) Embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 4) Pursue Excellence, 5) Create Awesome Experiences, and 6) Incite Curiosity
Our BenefitsMichigan Virtual offers a competitive benefits package including a retirement plan, health benefits with an employer-funded Health Savings Account and a very generous allotment of leave time beginning upon hire. We also offer remote work and flexible work arrangements.
Commitment to DiversityWe celebrate different voices, faces, ideas, and backgrounds and believe human diversity, the seen and unseen, drives innovation and creativity. We are building a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and valued and is comfortable being their full, authentic self.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Department/Team: Learning Services/Instruction
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Location: Hybrid - Lansing Office, Lansing, MI
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hiring Salary Range: $43,000 - $46,000Position SummaryPlans, organizes, and delivers an instructional program that has been developed and aligned to state standards. Feedback is provided by the instructor in an online environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This position requires daytime work Monday-Friday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm) with students from multiple Michigan schools. Models professional and ethical standards in interactions with students, parents, peers, and community. Maintains professional expertise with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities. The successful candidate will be required to deliver instruction in specific content areas (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives, or World Language) using Michigan Virtual course materials already created by our Instructional Design Team. The teacher will be required to provide academic support to approximately 400 students per year enrolled in a variety of courses at varying levels of complexity. This is a twelve-month instructional position, with instruction in courses and additional curriculum and course development work. Must successfully complete the Onboarding Course. Full-time instructors will work primarily from home but will be required to attend meetings at the Lansing office on a regular basis ranging from 2-5 mandatory days per month.
Michigan Virtual – Lead, Collaborate, BuildMichigan Virtual is a Lansing-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation with a national reputation for excellence in online and blended learning with Michigan’s K-12 education community. Our most valuable asset is our employees and we have received several top industry and workplace awards. Ninety-two percent (92%) of our full-time team members reported being highly satisfied on our latest annual employee engagement survey. Founded in 1998, Michigan Virtual annually provides more than 30,000 online course enrollments for students and delivers more than 100,000 hours of online professional development programming for Michigan school personnel. We also operate the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI) to examine and promote best practices in digital learning.
Our mission is to Advance both learning and teaching through research, practice, and partnerships. This mission statement reinforces our vision to grow meaningful relationships with policy leaders, school administrators, and teachers to ensure that every person can use digital learning to reach their full potential. We employ over 400 full- and part-time teachers, professionals, and support staff who like to have fun at work and are committed to making a difference in the world.
Our Values: 1) Put Learners First, 2) Act with Integrity, 3) Embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 4) Pursue Excellence, 5) Create Awesome Experiences, and 6) Incite Curiosity
Our BenefitsMichigan Virtual offers a competitive benefits package including a retirement plan, health benefits with an employer-funded Health Savings Account and a very generous allotment of leave time beginning upon hire. We also offer remote work and flexible work arrangements.
Commitment to DiversityWe celebrate different voices, faces, ideas, and backgrounds and believe human diversity, the seen and unseen, drives innovation and creativity. We are building a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and valued and is comfortable being their full, authentic self.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Plans, prepares, and delivers instructional activities and supplemental materials that facilitate actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences for all Michigan Virtual students in content area(s).
- Maintains regular communications with other Michigan Virtual staff, students, parents, and school personnel during standard business hours and replies within 24 hours.
- Collaborates face-to-face and virtually with Michigan Virtual staff weekly and/or as needed to facilitate communication, monitor and adjust curriculum and instruction based upon student needs and provide Michigan Virtual appropriate feedback on student progress.
- Provides appropriate feedback, grading and assessment of student work within 72 hours (96 hours for courses in English Language Arts, Advanced Placement, and select social studies courses).
- Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development including assessment, evaluation, and active participation in online discussion forums among other assessment types to support learning, as well as ensuring contact with students on a regular basis regarding their progress.
- Engages in the development of a virtual class culture which includes but is not limited to weekly course announcements for students.
- Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law and school regulations including tracking documents related to Special Education requirements.
- Prepares required monthly progress updates, attendance, and academic reports on student performance and activities on an ongoing basis to ensure all stakeholders are appropriately informed and submit final term scores within one (1) week of the end of the term.
- Actively engaged and participates in Michigan Virtual instructional meetings including Synergy, department meetings, and annual PD events.
- Participates in making recommendations for revisions to courses, revising course content and other assigned projects aimed at maintaining or improving the quality of course curricula.
- Contributes to the development and presentation of PD materials for Michigan Virtual internal and external stakeholders.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. All work responsibilities are subject to performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Possesses and maintains a valid Secondary Teaching Michigan Certificate in specific content area (Counseling - NT)
- High-speed Internet connection at home office
- Minimum of three years of successful teaching at the middle or high school level
- Additional experience related to education, such as curriculum alignment and writing, or prior online teaching experience
- Master’s degree or higher preferred
- Successful experience teaching online and/or in a blended learning environment preferred
- Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
- Works independently with little direct supervision
- Works collaboratively with others
- Accepts responsibility, self-motivated and holds a growth mindset
- Flexible work habits, tech savvy, problem-solver, innovative thinker
- Positive attitude and student-centered focus
- Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve academic goals
- Displays effective multitasking and time management skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, video conference tools, LMS, and other learning tools
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of stakeholders, students, teachers, and staff
- Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment
- The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting.
- Sit in a seated or standing position in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
- Ability to see and hear within normal parameters, with or without accommodations.
- Must be a Michigan resident.
- Submit to a criminal fingerprinting background check (conducted by outside party).
- Submit and pass pre-employment substance abuse testing, if requested.
- Provide a photocopy of their valid driver's license for tax purposes.
- Present a Social Security Card for name verification and payroll purposes.
- Sign a copy of the Michigan Virtual Non-disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement and Michigan Virtual Acceptable Use Policy for Computing Resources.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$49k-76k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/18/2024
WEBSITE
michiganvirtual.org
HEADQUARTERS
Lansing, MI
SIZE
100 - 200
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