11/19/2024
Join Our Team as an Elementary Teacher at Iowa Connections Academy!
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education? Iowa Connections Academy (IACA), a tuition-free, full-time virtual public school for K-12 students, is seeking dedicated and certified Elementary Teachers to join our dynamic team. Partnering with the CAM Community School District and fully accredited by Cognia, IACA combines innovation with personalized instruction to inspire student success.
As an Elementary Teacher, you will play a key role in guiding students through their academic journey from the comfort of your home in Iowa. Utilize cutting-edge technology and curriculum tools to create meaningful connections with students and their families, support diverse learning needs, and foster a vibrant virtual school community. From delivering engaging instruction to coordinating social activities and field trips, this position offers an opportunity to make a real impact on young learners.
If you are certified to teach at the Elementary level in Iowa, thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and have a passion for leveraging technology in education, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining education in the digital age!
Apply today and make a difference from anywhere in Iowa!
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School Summary
Iowa Connections Academy (IACA) is a tuition-free, full-time virtual public school for students in grades K-12 throughout Iowa. The school operates in partnership with the CAM Community School District in Anita, IA. IACA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.
Position Summary
Working from your home in Iowa or preferably our office in Anita, Iowa, certified Teachers will “virtually” manage instructional programs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.
The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Highly qualified and certified to teach at the Elementary level in Iowa (appropriate to grade level and content area responsibilities)
Experience with Professional Learning Communities
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to work remotely, if necessary
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication
Secondary CT/Business opening
IACA is seeking a passionate and visionary Business Education/CTE Teacher to join our team who will work from your home office in Iowa or hybrid in Anita, IA. A certified Career Technical Education Teacher (CTE) will coordinate and virtually manage college and career instructional programming, with a focus on preparing Middle and High School Students for success in various career pathways. The CTE Teacher will work in collaboration with colleagues, industry professionals, and community partners to enhance the relevance of the curriculum, and industry-recognized certifications, and create opportunities for internships, job shadowing, and experiential learning activities.
School Summary
Iowa Connections Academy (IACA) is a tuition-free, full-time virtual public school for students in grades K-12 throughout Iowa. The school operates in partnership with the CAM Community School District in Anita, IA. IACA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED.
Position Summary
IACA is seeking a passionate and visionary Business Education/Career Technical Teacher to join our team who will work from your home office in Iowa or hybrid in Anita, IA. A certified Business Education/CTE Teacher will coordinate and virtually manage college and career instructional programming, with a focus on preparing Middle and High School Students for success in various career pathways. The Business Education/CTE Teacher will work in collaboration with colleagues, industry professionals, and community partners to enhance the relevance of the curriculum, and industry-recognized certifications, and create opportunities for internships, job shadowing, and experiential learning activities. Through the use of our unique Learning Management System, other digital tools, and various curriculum resources they will consult regularly with Learning Coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their College and Career Readiness instructional programming.
The High School Business Education/CTE Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
Implement the comprehensive curriculum in career technical education subjects, aligned with state standards
Deliver engaging and effective synchronous instruction, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles
Provide guidance and support to students in exploring career paths, identifying their interests and strengths, and developing plans for post-secondary education or entry into the workforce
Coordinate the development and implementation of Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO), specifically Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
Endorse, manage, and monitor courses that lead to Industry Recognized Certifications
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
Attend local and state-provided professional development Complete all grading, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
Communicate with parents, students, and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments, and coach special projects;
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
Communicates regularly with parents, students, and certified content area teachers through the use of computer and telephone;
Keep students' course grades up to date and log all student and parent contacts;
Consult with other teachers to develop accommodations or modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
Work with Advisory Teachers and school counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Appropriately certified to teach Business Education/CTE for High Schools in Iowa
Holds a 5-12 Multioccupations (MOC) certification or is willing to obtain an MOC certification
Knowledge of Perkins Funding is desirable
Knowledge of CTSO (Career-Technical Student Organizations)
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer-focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel on occasion for school-based meetings, training, marketing, and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to work remotely, if necessary
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication
