A2 Virtual+ Secondary Summer Term Online Teachers

• Possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with certification at the appropriate level.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students in an online environment and ability to work successfully with students who have academic difficulties.
• We will consider instructors who work in other summer programs in conjunction with this position, please be forthcoming about other summer commitments.
• Preference is given to instructors who have previous online experience and/or previous experience in the A2 Virtual summer program.
• Positions will require working from a remote location. Teachers are required to have daily access to the internet at their expense.
• In-person proctoring responsibilities will be required. Teachers will report to a designated location to proctor assessments for up to four hours twice weekly..

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Experience and knowledge of Basic Computer Literacy Skills
Experienced Highly Qualified Secondary Instructor, grades 6-12
Knowledge of or ability to learn Learning Management Systems such as Schoology
Knowledge of the internet and web-related technologies
Sense of responsibility and ability to work independently with little supervision
Self-motivated with multi-tasking and time management skills
Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Perform duties with awareness of all State and Federal Regulations (ie. CIPA, FERPA, etc.), District requirements, and Board of Education policies
Demonstrate interdisciplinary thinking and instruction
Demonstrate open-ended critical thinking and problem solving
Demonstrate a willingness to use and develop technology tools that promote shared problem solving and inquiry
Demonstrate an instructional understanding of higher-order questioning skills; apply these skills to advance rigor and relevance of instruction/learning as needed
Other duties as assigned
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of supplies or a cart of computers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and staff and is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students. Must be able to perform most all duties with the use of a computer and internet connection.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at A2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings

Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with the application packet. Original certificates and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.