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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

IACA is seeking a passionate and visionary Career Technical Teacher to join our team who will work from your home office in Iowa or hybrid in Anita, IA. A certified Career Technical Education Teacher (CTE) will coordinate and virtually manage college and career instructional programming, with a focus on preparing Middle and High School Students for success in various career pathways. The CTE Teacher will work in collaboration with colleagues, industry professionals, and community partners to enhance the relevance of the curriculum, and industry-recognized certifications, and create opportunities for internships, job shadowing, and experiential learning activities. Through the use of our unique Learning Management System, other digital tools, and various curriculum resources they will consult regularly with Learning Coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their College and Career Readiness instructional programming.

The High School CTE Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Implement the comprehensive curriculum in career technical education subjects, aligned with state standards
• Deliver engaging and effective synchronous instruction, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles
• Provide guidance and support to students in exploring career paths, identifying their interests and strengths, and developing plans for post-secondary education or entry into the workforce
• Coordinate the development and implementation of Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
• Endorse, manage, and monitor courses that lead to Industry Recognized Certifications
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
• Attend local and state-provided professional development Complete all grading, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
• 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;
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire programs K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
• 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 the use of computer and telephone;
• Keep students' course grades up to date and log all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with other teachers to develop accommodations or modifications to students programs to increase student understanding;
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a school community;
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
• Work with Advisory Teachers and school counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Appropriately certified to teach CTE for High Schools in Iowa
• Holds a 5-12 Multioccupations (MOC) certification or is willing to obtain an MOC certification
• Knowledge of Perkins Funding is desirable
• Knowledge of CTSO (Career-Technical Student Organizations)
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer-focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Team player track record
• Willingness to travel on occasion for school-based meetings, training, marketing, and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication