Part Time Instructor - English/Visual Performing Arts

Position Summary

Facilitates an instructional program that aligns with state standards. Provides feedback online to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Works part-time, up to 19 hours per week, supporting no more than 70 students per semester, 55 per trimester, or 45 per summer term.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Facilitates instructional activities and supplemental materials for Michigan Virtual students in certified content areas.
• Maintains regular communications with MV staff, students, parents, and school personnel.
• Maintains a minimum of one office hour a week between 8:00am and 7:00pm.
• Provides detailed feedback, grading, and assessment of student work within 72 hours.
• Maintains accurate records of students' progress and development.
• Engages in the development of a virtual class culture.
• Prepares required monthly progress updates and attendance reports.
• Attends in-person and virtual professional development events.

Required Education, Certifications, & Licenses

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Secondary Teaching Certificate in specific content area with Highly Qualified status.

Required Experience

• Minimum of one to three years of successful teaching at the middle or high school level.

Desired Education and/or Experience

• Master's degree or higher preferred (Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Content Specific).
• Experience teaching online and/or in a blended learning environment preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, video conferencing tools, LMS, and other learning tools.
• Communicates effectively across cultural boundaries and works harmoniously with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to a safe work environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Sit in a normal seated or standing position in front of a computer for extended periods.
• Noisy environment with low to moderate noise levels.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.

Employment Contingencies

• Background check.
• Substance abuse testing.
• Driver's license and Social Security Card presentation.
• Michigan Virtual Non-disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement and Michigan Virtual Acceptable Use Policy for Computing Resources signature.