Job Title: BAND/CHOIR/MUSIC Virtual Teacher
Location: Remote (must reside in Illinois and hold current Illinois license)
Organization: Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Start Date: Part-Time Positions to begin January 2, 2025
About Us
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 Band, Choir and K5 Music Courses.
• Efficiently set up courses within the Learning Management System.
• Deliver LIVE lessons to Teacher Shortage Solutions partner schools 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 Band, Choir and Music.
• 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.
Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
The compensation for this role is determined by student enrollment in the range of $50-150 per student. This position is eligible to earn credit in the Illinois Teacher Retirement System.
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