Mentor/Lab Monitor (Fowlerville Online Learning Academy) at Fowlerville Community Schools

Summary:  Mentors serve as the liaison between the student, online instructors, parents/guardians, and administration.

Hours:  Approximately 18 hours a week, student weeks.

Please note: The district reserves the right to interview qualified candidates as applications come in. The job can be offered to a selected, qualified applicant prior to the end of the posting period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not constructed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. 

• Monitor student progress and keep accurate records through mentor logs.
• Manage computer lab located in Fowlerville High School.
• Communicate with online instructors, school staff, students and parents using technology.
• Establish rapport with students and encourage academic success.
• Advocate for the students.
• Help students interpret instructor feedback.
• Teach and encourage students to be self-directed, independent learners.
• Ensure materials and resources are available for students.
• Support students' social and emotional health through district initiative and plan activities.
• Adhere to all Board and District policies.
• Regular, predictable and physical attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistent, predictable and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Strong computer skills, with an understanding and knowledge of current technology.
• Excellent communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher
• Experience in online learning support

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise students in the lab for a safe and orderly enviroment for learning.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to solve problems in a professional manner.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Fowlerville Community Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status,  disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities.  Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to:  Director of Human Resources, Trisha Reed, Fowlerville Community Schools, 7677 Sharpe Road, Suite A, Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517)223-6018.