[Hiring] Virtual Learning and Lab Mentor for Adult Education @Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium

Role Description

The following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Position: Virtual Learning & Lab Mentor for Adult Education
• Location: Oasis Adult Education and Isabella County Correctional Facility
• FTE: 1.0

General Responsibilities in accordance with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Mentor Requirements for Online Learning:

• Assist with enrollment.
• Ensure the chosen course is approved by the school and meets the student's graduation requirements.
• Monitor student progress weekly and help the student stay on track to complete the course successfully and on time.
• Manage classroom/labs.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations and guidelines.
• Communicate with the online instructor, school administrators, and parents using email, text messaging, and phone.
• Establish rapport with students and encourage academic success.
• Meet with the student as needed (in person when possible or virtually if necessary) and keep records of the meetings.
• Assign final grade to the student transcript after the score is submitted by the online instructor.
• Respond to instructor email.
• Act as liaison between the course, the course instructor, and the student.
• Advocate for the student.
• Teach and encourage students to be self-directed, independent learners who are responsible for their coursework, but ensure resources are available to help them succeed.
• Create a learning environment that is welcoming, supportive, and flexible enough to meet individual student needs.
• Report virtual learners for pupil count days and archive records for audit purposes.

Job Goal: To successfully work with students for academic goal setting, coaching, mentoring and encouraging students to stay engaged, persist and reach goals.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education, or Associate's (or higher) degree, or meet rigorous standards through formal state or local academic assessment of ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
• Evidence of ability to work successfully with students and teachers in a classroom setting.
• Neat personal appearance.
• Wellness oriented individual.
• High moral character, integrity, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates use of correct written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of computer skills.
• Knowledge of and/or interest in learning more about diverse student cultures and backgrounds.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Requirements

• Minimum of 180 days or student contact days.
• Salary: At-Will Non-Union starting at $16.38 per hour.

Company Description

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the State of Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, Section 102(1), the Mt. Pleasant Public School District does not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.