Social Studies Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Sick Leave

Holiday & Breaks

403(b) Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

FLEX High School Michigan is seeking a full-time Teacher to provide personalized, one-on-one instruction to students working toward a high school diploma. The role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with a competitive compensation package starting from $51,500 per year.

As a member of our team, you will develop individualized plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with other staff to support student success in a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements for all subjects taught.
• Bachelor's degree with major or minor in designated subject.
• Certificated teachers used according to state board rule.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and regularly update personalized academic plans based on students transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning (CTE), post-secondary goals, and progress towards those goals
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding and supporting high academic expectations, and maintaining positive and professional relationships with colleagues, students and parents
• Assign appropriate courses of study
• Establish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessed
• Plan, prepare for and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning experiences
• Identify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students varying needs
• Engage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication
• Connect instruction to real-world experiences and students post-secondary goals
• Regularly check for understanding and provide clarifying and/or enrichment information
• Carefully observe, review and evaluate student homework and test results to assess and monitor progress
• Provide students with meaningful feedback to enhance learning and improve achievement
• Instruct and monitor student progress in the use of online learning materials and technology
• Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education students
• Model and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goal-setting, time management, and accessing/utilizing resources
• Administer state standardized and school diagnostic assessments according to guidelines
• Regularly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Refer students to support structures and social services as appropriate
• Prepare for and participate in school events: parent teacher conferences, open house, graduations
• Maintain student folders and records in accordance with school policies and state guidelines
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetings
• Participate in professional development opportunities as directed by leadership
• Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

Education

Bachelor's degree with major or minor in designated subject

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements

Job description

Deadline: November 16, 2026
District/Organization: Flex High School Michigan
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Competitive compensation starting from $51,500/year.

FLEX HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGAN

Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Compensation: Competitive compensation package starting from $51,500/year

Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? At FLEX High, we focus on providing a SAFE educational environment, so that you may focus on your goal of obtaining a high school diploma. Our students love the quiet, one-on-one attention they receive from their teacher mentors. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.

The Flex High Advantage

Our personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students.

Come learn more about us at https://flexhighmichigan.org/

How You Will Make an Impact

The Teacher will plan, organize and implement an appropriate personalized instructional program in a learning environment that guides, supports, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, completion of diploma requirements and post-secondary transition plan. The teacher will collaborate with other instructional staff and school personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Develop, review and regularly update personalized academic plans based on students transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning (CTE), post-secondary goals, and progress towards those goals
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding and supporting high academic expectations, and maintaining positive and professional relationships with colleagues, students and parents
• Assign appropriate courses of study
• Establish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessed
• Plan, prepare for and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning experiences
• Identify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students varying needs
• Engage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication
• Connect instruction to real-world experiences and students post-secondary goals
• Regularly check for understanding and provide clarifying and/or enrichment information
• Carefully observe, review and evaluate student homework and test results to assess and monitor progress
• Provide students with meaningful feedback to enhance learning and improve achievement
• Instruct and monitor student progress in the use of online learning materials and technology
• Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education students
• Model and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goal-setting, time management, and accessing/utilizing resources
• Administer state standardized and school diagnostic assessments according to guidelines
• Regularly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Refer students to support structures and social services as appropriate
• Prepare for and participate in school events: parent teacher conferences, open house, graduations
• Maintain student folders and records in accordance with school policies and state guidelines
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetings
• Participate in professional development opportunities as directed by leadership
• Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught
• Bachelors degree with major or minor in designated subject
• Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule

Benefits:

We are committed to providing quality and affordable benefits to our employees. We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Some of our benefits for full-time employees include:

• Life insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD); short term disability (STD)
• Sick leave
• Generous holiday, vacation and seasonal breaks
• 403(b) retirement plan with an attractive company contribution
• Wellness benefits through our Wellable app and Employee Assistance Program that includes financial, legal and emotional counseling
• Employee discount program for things such as travel, home and entertainment.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information