Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy Adjunct Agriculture Teacher

Job Title: AGRICULTURE Education Virtual Teacher – Adjunct Role

Location: Remote (must hold current Illinois license)

Organization: Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy

Start Date: Part-Time Position to begin August 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 Agriculture CTE Courses.

· Efficiently set up courses within the Learning Management System.

· Deliver lessons to IVSA students 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 Agriculture Education

· 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