Professor - Foreign Languages jobs in Lansing, MI

Position Title:    Full-Time Instructor (Middle/High School Level)

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, 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.

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.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSES (minimum requirements): 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Possesses and maintains a valid Secondary Teaching Michigan Certificate in specific content area (Certification) with designation of Highly Qualified status
• High-speed Internet connection at home office 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements): 

• 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

 DESIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree or higher preferred
• Successful experience teaching online and/or in a blended learning environment preferred

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (minimum requirements):

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT and/or PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job:

• 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.
• Must be a Michigan resident.