Job Title: German Virtual Teacher – Adjunct Role with Daytime Availability
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 German Courses.

• Efficiently set up courses within the Learning Management System.

• Deliver LIVE lessons to both Teacher Shortage Solutions partner schools and IVSA Full-Time Academy students via web conferencing 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 German

• 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