Full-Time Instructor (Middle/High School Level) - ELA (BA or BX)

Michigan Virtual; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Virtual is a Lansing-based nonprofit delivering K-12 online education. We are hiring a full-time ELA instructor for middle and high school levels to guide students across the state in a standards-aligned online environment.

The role is hybrid with occasional in-person meetings at the Lansing office. The teacher will plan and deliver instruction, provide timely feedback, collaborate with staff, and support about 400 students per year using Michigan Virtual course materials.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Secondary Teaching Michigan Certificate in a specific content area with Highly Qualified status.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching at the middle or high school level.
• Experience teaching online or in blended learning environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and delivers instructional activities and materials for Michigan Virtual students.
• Maintains regular communication with students, parents, and staff within standard business hours.
• Provides feedback, grading and assessment within stated timelines, including specialized timelines for ELA and select courses.
• Maintains records of student progress and participates in online discussions and assessments.
• Delivers instruction using Michigan Virtual course materials and participates in PD and instructional meetings.
• Uses AI tools where appropriate to enhance workflows, while maintaining ethics and data privacy.

Skills

Online teaching

Middle/High School teaching

AI tools knowledge

Educational technology

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS

Video conference tools

Job description

Position:Full-Time Instructor (Middle/High School Level) - ELA (BA or BX)

Position Title: Full-Time Instructor (Middle/High School Level) - ELA (BA or BX)

Reports To: Assistant Director of Instructional Support and Special Education

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Location: Hybrid - Lansing Office, Lansing, MI

FLSA Status: Exempt

Starting Salary Range: $46,000 - $49,000 annually

Michigan Virtual is hiring a full-time ELA Instructor to guide and support students from across the state in a fully online, standards-aligned environment. If you're passionate about student success and ready to make an impact from your home office, we welcome your application!

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.

About Michigan Virtual

Michigan Virtual is a Lansing-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation where every employee contributes to advancing K-12 education through digital learning, research, innovation, policy and partnerships. We believe that we have a responsibility to innovate K-12 learning by designing systems that are more flexible and more equitable to meet the needs of all students, no matter their situation. We employ over 300 full- and part-time teachers, professionals, and other staff who like to have fun at work and are committed to making a difference for students, educators, and families in the state of Michigan. Our Strategic Plan outlines our strategic priorities to support Michigan's K-12 systems through 2030.

Our mission is to maximize learning and teaching by bringing together the best in people and technology.

Our vision is to be Michigan's leader in innovation in education.

Our values are: put learners first; act with integrity; champion diversity; commit to excellence; and cultivate creativity.

Work That Makes a Difference. Culture That Makes It Possible.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Possess and maintain 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

DESIRED EDUCATION and/or 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 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

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.
  This role involves working at a computer, participating in virtual and in-person meetings, and communicating with students, colleagues, and external parties.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Employees may need to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and use standard office equipment.
• Must be a Michigan resident.

Michigan Virtual is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need reasonable accommodation or support to succeed in this role, please contact Human Resources to discuss your needs.