Iowa Connections Academy - High School Business Education/CTE Teacher, 2024-2025 School Year

IACA is seeking a passionate and visionary Business Education/CTE 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.

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, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

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 Business Education/CTE Teacher 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 Business Education/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 Business Education/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), specifically Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
•  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 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;
•  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;
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