Job Title:   Lead Teacher (BK-12)/Pupil Accounting Mentor (6-12)/Teacher of Record (6-8)

Reports To:   Highlander Virtual School (“HVS”) Lead Administrator and/or Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services 

Location:   Highlander Virtual Paideia Learning Site

FLSA Status:   Exempt

Union:   HEA

FTE:   1.0

Work Year:   182 days

Wages (Max):   $58,128/year (MA+15, Step 3 of HEA Salary Schedule for 2024/25)

Lead Teacher (BK-12) 

Summary - Lead Teacher (BK-12):

The lead teacher serves as a liaison between the Howell Public Schools and Paideia Learning. This person is on-site at Paideia, representing Howell Public Schools, working with Highlander Virtual Paideia Learning (“HV Paideia Learning”) students and staff. The Lead Teacher facilitates a variety of Howell Public School components in conjunction with Paideia Learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Lead Teacher (BK-12): 

• Communicates with Howell Public Schools staff, the Paideia director, and HV Paideia Learning lab instructors to ensure smooth operations and logistics.
• Communicates with families weekly about HV Paideia Learning and Howell Public Schools upcoming important dates, events, and news. 
• Works directly with the HVS Lead Administrator as a point of contact for Howell Public Schools. 
• Works with Howell Public Schools Teachers of Record (“TORs”) and HV Paideia Learning staff regarding grading requirements and reporting of grades.
• Serves as a point of contact for families enrolled in HV Paideia Learning.
• Coordinates state-mandated testing and HV Paideia Learning assessments for all HV Paideia Learning students in conjunction with the HVS Lead Administrator.
• Establishes, follows and communicates with HV Paideia Learning staff and students the required drill schedule and school safety procedures as determined with Howell Public Schools. 
• Monitors, oversees, and distributes district provided technology devices with HV Paideia Learning families in conjunction with Howell Public Schools. 
• Works with Howell Public Schools for pupil accounting requirements. 
• Attends required meetings with HV Paideia Learning and Howell Public Schools leadership as needed. 
• Regular in-person attendance.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Pupil Accounting Mentor (6-12)

Summary - Pupil Accounting Mentor (“Mentor”) (6-12): 

The Mentor facilitates communication among HPS TORs, Paideia staff, HV Paideia Learning families, and the HVS Lead Administrator. The Mentor monitors student progress in courses with regular, two-way communication consistent with pupil accounting requirements, and supports students staying on course with the pace of the class. The Mentor communicates concerns for students directly with the Paideia leadership team. The Mentor supports students through monitoring and communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  - Pupil Accounting Mentor (“Mentor”) (6-12): 

• Monitors student progress in the HV Paideia Learning courses.
• Communicates with HPS TORs, Paideia staff, HV Paideia Learning families, and the HVS Lead Administrator.
• Supports and documents two-way communication with students for pupil accounting requirements.
• Follows pupil accounting requirements to support count day for Howell Public Schools as determined by the Howell Public School pupil accounting staff member.
• Regular in-person attendance.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Teacher of Record (“TOR”) 6-8

Summary - Teacher of Record (“TOR”) 6-8:

The TOR (6-8) works with HV Paideia Learning students in grades 6-8 on-site. The TOR works with the course content and collaborates directly with Paideia lab instructors to provide instructional support for students and assess student learning. The TOR is responsible for reporting outcomes in relation to student grading/auditing. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Teacher of Record (“TOR”) 6-8:

• Forms relationships with middle school students. 
• Utilizes the HV Paideia Learning learning management system to access all student materials and work. 
• Works with the HV Paideia Learning lab instructors to review course content and assignments.
• Submits finalized grades for all students to Howell Public Schools. 
• Supports lab instructors in-person during optional learning experiences.
• Works with a Howell Public Schools case coordinator for any HV Paideia Learning special education student.
• Works with Howell Public Schools to develop and implement 504 plans.
• Regular in-person attendance.
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Michigan Teaching certificate and Bachelor's degree,
• Demonstration of leadership ability in past teaching, administrative assignments and/or building/District level committee work.

LEADERSHIP:

• Demonstrates the highest level of integrity, honesty, and work ethic
• Demonstrates leadership in the ability to communicate a clear vision and to work cooperatively with others to attain the vision.
• Demonstrates a willingness to take professional risks to improve opportunities for students.
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff, parents and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as grants, journal articles, governmental forms and handbooks and is able to follow instructions.
• Superior ability to express oneself clearly; both orally and in writing.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.
• Exhibit high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and handle complex projects, and maintain a flexible attitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to see tasks through to successful conclusion.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Possess excellent communication skills with a client-centered focus.
• Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse population.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff members, and the school community.
• Ability to take the initiative, work well with others as a collaborative team member, and exhibit good communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate, speak clearly, and communicate thoughts succinctly. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of using data to maximize student learning, prioritize needs, and assess programs.
• Knowledge of Michigan Department of Education rules and regulations pertaining to the discipline of general education and special education students, including appropriate timelines required for action.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
• Professional demeanor in appearance and behavior.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn new skills, flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Proficient in problem solving skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to work well with others including administrative and support staff team, and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to work without direct supervision. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

• Ability to use both personal computer (PC) and Macintosh platform devices and applications in a networked environment.  
• Strong knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software), Google platform applications (Classroom, Docs, Sheets) and others are required.
• Ability to create documents that are well organized and display information that is logical and graphically appealing.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently, as well as cooperatively with diverse groups.
• Attention to detail and ability to edit documents to ensure error free communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.

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 stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least twenty-five (25) pounds of materials.  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/staff/students.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

The work environment characteristics described herein 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.  Howell Public Schools retain and reserve any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment at any time.

This position description is not a contract for employment.

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

The Howell Public Schools 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.

The Howell Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information or any legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.