Midland Flex Learning Center Instructor & Digital Course Designer

TITLE: Midland Flex Learning Center Instructor & Digital Course Designer

REPORTS TO: Midland Flex Learning Center Principal or Designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: MCEA Bargaining Unit Member; Full-time 210-day position.

START DATE: Anticipated start date of August 2026.

INTRODUCTION:

Come join Midland Public Schools as our Midland Flex Learning Center Instructor & Digital Course Designer. Midland Public Schools encompasses approximately 140 square miles and serves approximately 7300 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers such as MyMichigan Health Dupont and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts Greater Midland Tennis Center Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond Dow Gardens/Whiting Forest and the nations longest canopy walk. Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information: and the Midland Awaits video: @Midland Awaits

Midland Flex Learning Center:

The Midland Flex Learning Center serves as an innovative adaptive program within Midland Public Schools specifically designed to support students seeking a nontraditional educational journey. Housed in our new facility on Fast Ice Drive the center provides a personalized flexible approach to learning for secondary students. By balancing robust virtual instruction with vital in-person support local lab experiences and hands-on project-based learning the Center ensures that every studentwhether recovering credits seeking an alternative schedule or looking to re-engage with their educationcan earn a distinct Midland diploma on a timeline that fits their life. Through a supportive relationship-driven environment the Midland Flex Learning Center ensures every learner has a clear customized pathway to graduation and future success.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Serves as the certified teacher of record and mentor responsible for the development customization and academic delivery of virtual courses aligned with the Michigan Merit Curriculum. Provides day-to-day monitoring and mentoring of students attending the Midland Flex Learning Center as well as assigned virtual students.

Responsibilities include course content creation tutoring leading small-group instruction delivering targeted academic interventions and teaching a hybrid schedule of face-to-face and online coursework.

Maintains regular data-driven communication with students and families to facilitate academic achievement and progress toward graduation requirements.

• Education:
• Bachelors Degree in the field of education is required
• Must possess valid teaching certification with appropriate endorsement for subject area preferred: DI/DX GQ MC
• Virtual Education and course creation experience is preferred.
• Technical proficiency in utilizing systems such as an Online Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Google Workspace is required.
• Familiarity with student information systems is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Successfully complete district-assigned training by established deadlines. Job-specific training will be provided as available.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines maintain an organized work environment and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality with regard to all district-related matters and records.
• Create customize and maintain online courses aligned with Michigan Standards including developing new course content and modifying digital curriculum to meet state requirements.
• Develop and administer subject-specific assessments to evaluate student competency and support individual learning plans.
• Teach face-to-face and online courses including tutoring small-group instruction and targeted academic interventions to support student learning and course completion.
• Manage academic and behavioral expectations within the Midland Flex Learning Center academic environment to maintain a safe professional and productive classroom testing and study area.
• Evaluate student academic and social growth grade assignments in a timely manner provide constructive feedback through web conferencing email phone or in person and teach Success Skills to students under your supervision.
• Maintain weekly three-way communication with students and families to comply with Michigan pupil accounting requirements and participate in IEP and Section 504 meetings to support required accommodations.

• Work collaboratively with Midland Flex Learning Center administration to support student scheduling Educational Development Plans (EDPs) graduation planning pathway exploration academic progress and successful program completion.
• Establish a learning lab and classroom environment that is safe positive and conducive to learning while building trusting relationships with students through both face-to-face interactions and technology.
• Work effectively with a diverse student population by evaluating student learning identifying learning styles implementing interventions accommodating individual learning needs and seeking assistance from district specialists when appropriate.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for students regarding academic progress basic technical support and day-to-day program needs.
• Instruct mentor and support students through individual small-group and classroom instruction while demonstrating strategies that promote academic growth and successful completion of coursework.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding academic progress milestones expectations strategies for improvement and program requirements including a minimum of three scheduled consultations per family each school year.
• Encourage positive student behavior maintain appropriate classroom expectations monitor students in a variety of educational settings report incidents as required and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintain accurate student records including grades attendance lesson plans assessments progress reports and other documentation required by law district policy and administrative regulations.
• Participate in meetings professional development and other district activities to support effective program implementation and continuous professional growth.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the administration of state and district assessments in accordance with established procedures and requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities related to supporting at-risk student populations as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Duties are performed primarily in a school and office setting. The position requires frequent use of a computer telephone and other office equipment; regular communication with students families staff and community members; and movement throughout the building and district as needed to perform assigned responsibilities. Occasional lifting carrying or moving of materials supplies or equipment may be required.

Required Experience:

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