Iowa Connections Academy - High School Math Teacher

Connections Academy; Anita (IA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connections Academy is seeking a talented Secondary Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves managing instructional programs ensuring students complete their learning paths successfully, engaging with parents and students, and collaborating with fellow teachers. Ideal candidates will be certified to teach Math in Iowa, possess strong communication and technology skills, and demonstrate a flexible approach to teaching in a virtual environment. This position offers the opportunity to work from home or the office, promoting a supportive learning environment for K-12 students.

Qualifications

• High degree of flexibility and ability to work well in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Certification in Math education for relevant grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Complete grading, create reports, conduct parent conferences.
• Support instructional programs through synchronous sessions.
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure student success.

Skills

Strong technology skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer focused approach

High degree of flexibility

Ability to work well in fast paced environment

Team player

Education

Certified to teach Math in Iowa

Tools

Microsoft OS

MS Office programs

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 your home in Iowa or preferably our office in Anita, Iowa, certified Teachers will manage instructional programs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.

The Secondary Math Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
• 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;
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s 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;
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
• Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Math in Iowa (appropriate to grade level and content area responsibilities)
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities
• 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 fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Willingness to travel on occasion for 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

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