High School Special Education or History/Sociology Dual Credit Teacher

Job Title: High School Special Education or History/Sociology Dual Credit Teacher

Location: Remote (must reside in Illinois and hold current Illinois license)

Organization: Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy

Start Date: Adjunct Position to begin August 2026

About IVSA: 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.

About University of Illinois Dual Credit Learning Accelerator: The Illinois Dual Credit Learning Accelerator, jointly hosted by the Office of Online Learning and Undergraduate Admissions, is an initiative that aims to provide high-quality academic opportunities for prospective Illinois public high school students interested in pursuing four-year degrees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

●        Serve as a teacher of record and primary instructor for Dual Credit Culture of Disability course as an affiliate instructor with the University of Illinois.

●        Efficiently set up courses within the Learning Management System (Canvas).

●        Deliver LIVE synchronous lessons to students via web conferencing that are effective and based on student needs, incorporating research-based instructional practices at least twice a week.

●        Work closely with the University of Illinois faculty liaison to interpret course requirements, adapt instructional materials for dual-credit learners, and ensure all content meets college-level rigor.

●        Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students and direct students towards additional resources as necessary.

●        Maintain a safe and positive school environment using conflict resolution, collaboration, and positive reinforcement to create a beneficial  early college experience.

●        Keep detailed records including grade books, progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and discipline records.  Communicate grades to university faculty in a timely manner according to the University’s semester grade reporting schedule.

●        Build and sustain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, school administration, University colleagues, and other stakeholders through effective communication.

●        Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information. Follow FERPA requirements of privacy for college students as standard practice.

●        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.

●        Participate in both individual training sessions with University of Illinois faculty liaison and required virtual pilot-wide training for all dual credit teachers (most likely held in June 2026).

●        Maintain regular standing or by-appointment office hours to offer individualized academic support and foster student success as is standard on the college campus..

●        Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

●        Master’s degree in Disability Studies, Special Education, Education (including History or Social Studies Secondary Education), History/American History, Sociology, or Social Work would qualify with relevant course work.

●        Current Illinois teaching license in all relevant content areas and grade bands (PEL)

●        Current Illinois resident

●        Strong content knowledge in disability rights and SPED legal history

●        Proven ability to analyze student data to inform educational strategies

●        Prior online teaching experience preferred

●        Experience with Canvas Learning Management System preferred

●        Proficient with software including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, Box, 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