Part-Time English Learner Teacher, 2023-2024 School Year

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 and Responsibilities

This position is working with Iowa Connections Academy. Working from your home in 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 Part-time EL Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• 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;
• Collaborate with school leadership to create and maintain the school’s English Learner Advisory Committee
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed
• Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
• Coordinate language proficiency screenings and WaPT and ACCESS assessments, staying compliant with state-timelines
• Attend local and state provided professional development trainings related to Title III compliance and instruction
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
• Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
• Participate in Connections Education professional development sessions and associated activities
• 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 use of computer and telephone;
• 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;
• 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;
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
• Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Language Learners in the virtual setting, including interpreting data within the programs
• Other duties as assigned.
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
• 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;
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;

Requirements

• Willingness to travel on occasion for school-based meetings, trainings, marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Team player track record
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
• Bilingual preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• High degree of flexibility
• Experience directly teaching ELL students
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary
• Customer focused approach
• Must possess a K-12 English as a Second Language Endorsement in Iowa
• Must be able to work from the designated office location