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Teachers
Our teachers are part of a pioneering effort in public education and must share IAVSP's pioneering mission and approach. IAVSP teachers are employees of the Pocahontas Area Community School District.
Teaching in this program requires a firm understanding of how best practices from a regular classroom can be applied to our innovative model. Though we are primarily focused on academics, all of our teachers must have experience using technology. Teachers work from their homes.
As part of their regular teaching responsibilities, our teachers will:
- Mentor the parents of assigned students
- Learn the K12 curriculum and materials
- Provide customer support
- Provide technical support
- Provide instructional support
- Assist with individualization of instruction
- Monitor attendance
- Assess/monitor/report student progress
- Build community
- Manage and participate in online community
- Support recruiting efforts throughout the state*
- Organize regional parent and student events
- Participate in monthly, face-to-face staff development*
- Attend four-day national conference*
- Travel or work outside of the home approximately 35 days per year (overnight stays often required)
In addition to the above requirements, teachers in grades 6-7 will:
- Act as a core-subject specialist, providing parents/teachers with subject-specific support
- Work more directly with students
- Ensure strong state test performance in core subject areas
- Train and coach other teachers
- Initiate and coordinate student clubs or teams
All teachers may also be asked to assist with national K12 efforts including development of policies and procedures, training, and curriculum enhancements.
Requirements (Grades K-5):
- 3+ years of teaching experience
- Appropriate state certification, if necessary
- Ability to travel throughout the state
- Proficient in MS Excel, MSWord, and Outlook
- Experience using search engines (internet)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivation
- Flexible schedule
- Geographic proximity to assigned students
- Statement of physical fitness from a licensed physician within thirty (30) days of commencement date. Candidate is responsible for the cost of examination
Requirements (Grades 6-7):
- Grades K-5 requirements
- Masters and/or professional experience in subject area
- 5+ years teaching in middle school
- Experience coordinating academically-oriented clubs and extracurricular activities
Compensation includes competitive salary commensurate with background and
experience, and other similar programs, and a benefits package. The school
will consider only top candidates with relevant experience and a proven
track record. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to
jobs@iavsp.org.
The Iowa Virtual Academy Program is proud to be an equal-opportunity
employer.
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