Full-Time Instructor (Middle/High School Level) - American Sign Language (FS or SL)

Michigan Virtual•Lansing, MI

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Michigan Virtual is hiring a Full-time ASL Instructor to guide and support students from across the state in a fully online, standards-aligned environment. This position requires daytime work Monday-Friday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm) with students from multiple Michigan schools. 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. 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.

Requirements

Must have a FS or SL teaching certification in the State of Michigan.
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
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
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 working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications relevant to the role, with the ability to use AI appropriately to support productivity, create new value, strengthen human connections, and improve work processes.
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
Must be a Michigan resident.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and delivers an instructional program that has been developed and aligned to state standards.
Provides feedback in an online environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
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.
Provides academic support to approximately 400 students per year enrolled in a variety of courses at varying levels of complexity.
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.
Leverages AI tools, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency and creativity in daily workflows, while exercising professional judgment to ensure accuracy, ethics, and data privacy.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.