Jenison Innovation Academy; JIA 7th Grade Online and Blended Instructor

Position: Jenison Innovation Academy (JIA) 2026-2027 Full Time 7th Grade Online and Blended Instructor
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:
5/13/2026

Location:
Jenison Innovation Academy

Closing Date:
until filled

FULL-TIME 7th Grade ONLINE & BLENDED INSTRUCTOR

Required Qualifications:

• 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

• Curricular knowledge consistent with elementary and middle school grade levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience at the elementary and/or middle school level

• Strong instructional technology experience (preferably within an LMS)

Responsibilities:

• Report to JIA campus daily from 8:00am - 3:00pm

• Participate in professional development for successful online and hybrid teaching & learning

• Instruct 7th grade courses online within Blackboard (including additional electives or 6-8 core courses as
assigned)

• Customize digital content for students as needed

• Serve as the Academic Advisor for JIA students in 7th 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 Secondary Lead Teacher
& Principal

• Attend parent-teacher conferences

• Uphold all JIA Handbook expectations and policies

Please apply online http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Specific questions regarding this posting can be sent to:
Rebekah Redmer, Executive Director
Jenison Innovation Academy (JIA)
Jenison Public Schools
rrredmer

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