Spanish Virtual Teacher – Adjunct Role with Daytime Availability
Location: Remote (must reside in Illinois and hold current Illinois license)
Organization: Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Start Date: Part-Time Position for School Year 2024-25
Under the direction of the Lake County Regional Superintendent, Illinois Virtual Schools and Academy is a fully accredited Illinois online program for Grades K-12. We are committed to providing a flexible, engaging, and innovative learning environment. Join us in shaping the future of education as part of our dedicated team of teachers.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as a teacher of record and primary instructor for Spanish Courses.
- Efficiently set up courses within the Learning Management System.
- Deliver LIVE lessons to both Teacher Shortage Solutions partner schools and IVSA Full-Time Academy students via web conferencing that are effective and based on student needs, incorporating research-based instructional practices.
- Align and develop course materials to meet relevant standards.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintain a safe and positive school environment using conflict resolution, collaboration, and positive reinforcement.
- Keep detailed records including grade books, progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and discipline records.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders through effective communication.
- Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information.
- Attend and contribute to school activities as directed by the Administration such as professional development, staff meetings, teacher training, field trips, professional learning communities, and other face to face events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
- Current Illinois teaching license in all relevant content areas and grade bands (PEL).
- Current Illinois resident.
- Strong content knowledge in Spanish.
- Proven ability to analyze student data to inform educational strategies.
- Prior online teaching experience preferred.
- Proficient with technology including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, and Zoom.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information.
- Ability to work with a diverse and distributed student body and peer group.
- Ability to pass state and federal background checks.
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