Adjunct Teacher Secondary - Iowa Connections Academy

Connections Academy; Anita (IA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Connections Academy is seeking an Adjunct Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves managing instructional programs for K-12 students from home, requiring strong communication skills and certification in Iowa. The teacher will provide academic guidance, monitor progress, and conduct online sessions while collaborating with parents and learning coaches.

Qualifications

• Certified to teach in Iowa appropriate to grade level and subject.
• Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage subject-specific instructional programs for K-12 students.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions.

Skills

Technology skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Certification to teach in Iowa

Tools

Microsoft OS

MS Office

Job description

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

Accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Working from their home in Iowa, the Adjunct Teacher will manage subject-specific instructional programs. Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students. The teacher will be responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, running online instructional/tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance, and being the subject-matter expert for a caseload of K-12 students. The teacher must be able to complete work-related responsibilities through a combination of regular office hours during the school day and hours scheduled outside the normal school day. Using the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools, they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure successful completion of instructional programs.

The Adjunct Teacher will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Communicating with parents/learning coaches, students, and other teachers via phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions, and synchronous conferencing;
2. Instructing students, monitoring student work, providing feedback, and suggesting instructional strategies;
3. Monitoring completion of assignments in the subject area;
4. Scoring assessments and projects;
5. Communicating with advisory teachers and school counselors; reporting student issues and coordinating communication schedules;
6. Conducting online tutorial and instructional sessions for students using online conferencing software;
7. Developing a detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which they are responsible (subject expert);
8. Providing struggling students and parents with alternative strategies and additional assistance;
9. Completing all required training sessions throughout the year;
10. Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Iowa (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)
• Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Customer-focused approach
• High flexibility
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Proven team player
• Experience with online instruction is a plus
• Ability to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

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