Hybrid Integrated Sciences (DI) Instructor/Advisor at Washtenaw Area Schools Application Consortium

1.0 Integrated Sciences (DI) Instructor/Advisor

Start Date: September 1st, 2025

SUMMARY:

The WAVE Instructor/Advisor position facilitates learning gains with at-risk teenagers and ensures their success in middle school as well as earning a high school diploma. Advisors work in a blended, project based learning educational setting with a presence in both the learning lab (face to face instruction) and online with students, guiding them in developing and completing curriculum projects that meet Michigan content expectations. Advisors also may conduct home visits. In addition, collaboration will take place on a regular basis with other instructional staff. This instructional position is year-round, covering 210 working days. Hiring for Integrated Sciences (DI), multiple certifications preferred. This position will begin September 1st for the 2025-2026 school year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Michigan Teaching Certificate (non-expired) in Integrated Sciences

• Possess a solid command of the course materials and curriculum development.

• Possess skills identified by the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers. (They reflect the basic technology skills that every educator should possess.)

• Experience with online or blended learning.

• Computer literacy required; experience using learning management systems a plus (Google Classroom, Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) .

• Highly dependable, must have excellent communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Must have personal warmth and approachability.

• Committed to being a team player.

• Great education facilitation skills.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with at-risk high school students.

• Instruct in certified content areas both online and face to face.

• Provide tutoring in various subjects and assist students as needed.

• Assist other staff in scheduling and advertising course support services and special events.

• Keep up-to-date with subjects that will be taught and develop a robust plan for FCS curriculum and class offerings.

• Help maintain the learning lab space (i.e., keep the learning space tidy, put away inventory, etc.).

• Collaborate regularly with subject area experts and other mentors.

• Attend required meetings, training, and participate in professional development.

• Provide assistance and instruction during orientation days.

• Maintain records (i.e., student work and learning plans).

• Guide students in the use of software applications.

• Identify the interests and talents of the students to develop contexts in which they can expand their skills.

• Encourage students to contribute to online learning communities.

• Regular and predictable attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general educational periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of organization.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff and students.

• Proclivity to persevere and demonstrate a sense of efficacy.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district.

• Ability to use a personal computer in a networked environment to utilize the internet and other electronic communications mechanisms.

• Knowledge of productivity applications such as Google Slides is required.

• Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Highly proficient in subject areas of: reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 sit, walk and stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend and or twist at the trunk more than the average person. The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

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 quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The WISD retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment. This position description is not a contract for employment.

The WISD is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

TERMS:

This is a twelve month full-time position, eight (8) hours per day, 210 days/year.  Must complete required background check.

WAVE Mission: The mission of WAVE is to inspire students of all backgrounds and experiences to achieve academic and personal success through their unique paths. We support holistic student development, both personal and educational. Staff and students work collaboratively to nurture the skills of self-advocacy, respect for other cultures, and self-pride. Our ultimate goals are to give students opportunities to become productive citizens in their communities and empower them with the skills and resiliency needed to embrace life.