Secondary ELA Teacher

Position Type

Secondary ELA Teacher

Position Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary

Starting from $45,000

Job Location

Hybrid

Overview

Reimagine Education, LLC is a privately-owned management company for Michigan International Prep School, a publicly funded Cyber Charter School.

Philosophy

At Michigan International Prep School, we want our students to pursue what makes them different. No two people are identical, and it doesn’t make sense to treat them like they are. That’s why we create a unique learning pathway for every MIPS learner, built around their talents, interests, location, and schedule. Students are first in our school.

Position Description

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an innovative Secondary ELA Teacher who will play a critical role in the Michigan International Prep School. This position has primary responsibilities of managing course work, supporting students in their academic progress, and developing course content designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. This person will have the ability to work well with other teachers, staff, students, and parents while handling multiple tasks. The successful candidate will be comfortable with productive change and embrace the opportunity to be a part of a team reshaping the way students engage in and demonstrate learning. This position will report directly to the MS/HS Principal.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with valid Endorsement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an effective manner
• Customer service oriented
• Personable and positive attitude
• Passion for helping families and students succeed
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive, productive rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
• High intrapersonal and interpersonal qualities that foster effective collaboration skills
• Ability to maintain endurance to face challenges and solve problems
• Consistency with being self-motivated, self-directed and critical thinker
• Deep understanding of child development through adolescence into adulthood
• Ability to analyze and unpack state standards
• Ability to analyze and assess the quality of curriculum
• Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction
• Ability to develop effective lesson plans for use in a virtual setting
• Possess a knowledge and ability to use a balanced assessment system
• Ability to learn, navigate, and use various software including video-based communication platforms
• Ability to quickly adapt to and use new technology
• Ability to be innovative, take reasonable risks for improvement
• Ability to handle times of uncertainty when needed
• Preferred experience teaching in a virtual setting
• Preferred curriculum development/writing experience

Essential Duties

• Develop and maintain a positive, productive rapport with parents/guardians, students, and all MIPS staff that leads to trusting relationships
• Effectively communicate with school administrators, teachers, other MIPS staff, parents and students using email, text messaging, phone, and video calls”
• Provide large and small group instruction online
• Provide large and small group instruction in person when needed
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of English Language Arts curriculum
• Effectively and accurately implement curriculum
• Design and implement lesson plans that include interactive, purposeful assignments and activities
• Constantly monitor student academic performance to help them stay on track and successfully complete all courses on time
• Appropriately modify curriculum, activities, and assignments when needed to meet individual student needs
• Establish, maintain, and clearly communicate expectations and guidelines
• Meet with parents, guardians, and home coaches to identify potential obstacles to improved achievement
• Maintain a detailed historical record of communication and meetings with students, parents, guardians, and home coaches
• Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential digital files and records
• Proctor testing online and in person when needed
• Assist with onboarding parents and students to learning in a virtual setting
• Be informed of all policies and procedures
• Carry out other duties and obligations as assigned to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and Education Program
• Teacher must honor written Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
• Teacher must be able to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time
• Teacher must be able to lift 25 and be able to sit in chair for long intervals

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume.

Reimagine Education, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is subject to Reimagine Education, LLC policy, rules, and regulations. As Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, It is the policy of the Michigan International Prep School and Reimagine Education, LLC that no person shall on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation and be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under program or activity and in employment, further Reimagine Education, LLC strictly adheres to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance