What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jenison Innovation Academy Full-time Online Elementary Teacher 6th Grade position at Jenison Public Schools?
- State of Michigan teaching certification required (ZG) K-5 all subjects (K-8 all subjects in self-contained classroom)
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to educational excellence
- Curriculum knowledge consistent with elementary and middle school grade levels
- Successful teaching experience at the elementary and/or middle school level
- Strong instructional technology experience (preferably within an LMS)
- Report to JIA campus daily from 8:00am-3:00pm
- Participate in professional development for successful online and hybrid teaching & learning
- Instruct 6th grade courses online within Blackboard (including additional electives or 6-8 core courses as assigned)
- Customize digital content for students as needed
- Serve as a mentor teacher for JIA students in 6th grade
- Communicate weekly with students and parents, providing a supportive online teacher presence
- Supervise in-person middle school learning center (LC) and tutoring sessions throughout the week, also hosting (in-person) and virtual activities & academic advising
- Host live instructional sessions for each course assigned
- Monitor student academic progress and attendance/engagement data weekly
- Proctor grade-level, school-wide assessments
- Follow academic support plans for struggling students, working closely with the JIA Lead Teacher & Assistant Principal
- Attend Parent-teacher conferences
- Uphold all JIA Handbook expectations and policies
JobID: 2225
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
2/26/2025
2/26/2025
Location:
Jenison Innovation Academy
Jenison Innovation Academy
Closing Date:
until filled
until filled
Jenison Innovation Academy (JIA) 6th Grade
Schedule: To start 2025-2026 school year
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Specific questions regarding this posting can be sent to:
Rebekah Redmer, Executive Director
Jenison Innovation Academy (JIA)
Jenion Public Schools
email: rrredmer@jpsonline.org
phone: (616)457-8477
Notice of Non-discrimination:
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any educational program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The District’s Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures are listed within Board Policy.
