General Education Teacher

The Chicago Virtual Charter School (CVCS) is always seeking Highly Qualified and motivated teachers to work in an innovative environment. CVCS teachers are part of a national pioneering effort in public education. Our teachers should, therefore, share the school’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion to provide students with a world-class educational program that blends virtual with face-to-face instruction.

Teaching in a virtual charter school requires a strong educational background and a firm commitment to our innovative model. While CVCS teachers primarily provide instruction from their homes, they also provide face-to-face instruction two days a week at our Learning Site.

As part of their regular teaching responsibilities, teachers are expected to fulfill duties in the following areas:

Instruction and Student Achievement

• Learn the K¹² curriculum for assigned grade levels
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Illinois state standards and testing requirements
• Research and create lessons that complement/supplement the K¹² curriculum
• Track and assess student academic progress and attendance in the K¹² Online School
• Individualize instruction to help each student achieve K¹² curricular objectives
• Support parents with student curricular and instructional issues
• Provide students and parents with regular feedback regarding student performance and progress
• Generate informal and formal reports regarding student performance and progress
• Support students with special needs, including participation on IEP teams as needed
• Prepare students for standardized tests and proctor site-based exams

 Virtual Instructional Environment

• Create and manage a home office
• Establish relationships with assigned families
• Support parents with school set-up and logistics questions
• Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families

Professional Responsibilities

• Build community by contributing to school message boards, newsletters, and events
• Travel to and participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions
• Support the school administration with student recruitment activities
• Support school administrators with information sessions
• Support the national network of teachers in K¹² virtual academies

Requirements

• Meet state NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
• Hold a bachelor’s degree
• Have three or more years of teaching experience
• Hold appropriate state certification
• Possess an ability to support and guide adults as well as students
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess organization and time-management skills
• Be proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and the Internet
• Allow for flexible schedule
• Have the ability to travel throughout the state

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Experience in a charter school or school of choice environment
• Special education training and experience (as enrollment dictates)
• An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)

Compensation includes competitive salary commensurate with background and experience, and complete benefits package. The Chicago Virtual Charter School will consider only top candidates with relevant experience and a proven track record.