High School Science Dual Credit Teacher

Job Title

High School Science Dual Credit Teacher

Remote (must reside in Illinois and hold current Illinois license)

Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy

Adjunct Position to begin August 2026

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.

The Illinois Dual Credit Learning Accelerator, jointly hosted by the Office of Online Learning and Undergraduate Admissions, is an initiative that aims to provide high-quality academic opportunities for prospective Illinois public high school students interested in pursuing four-year degrees.

• Serve as a teacher of record and primary instructor for Dual Credit Astronomy Astro-Disasters course as an affiliate instructor with the University of Illinois.
• Efficiently set up courses within the Learning Management System (Canvas).
• Deliver LIVE synchronous lessons to students via web conferencing that are effective and based on student needs, incorporating research-based instructional practices at least twice a week.
• Work closely with the University of Illinois faculty liaison to interpret course requirements, adapt instructional materials for dual-credit learners, and ensure all content meets college-level rigor. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students and direct students towards additional resources as necessary.
• Maintain a safe and positive school environment using conflict resolution, collaboration, and positive reinforcement to create a beneficial early college experience.
• Keep detailed records including grade books, progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and discipline records. Communicate grades to university faculty in a timely manner according to the University’s semester grade reporting schedule.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, school administration, university colleagues, and other stakeholders through effective communication.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information. Follow FERPA requirements of privacy for college students as standard practice.
• 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.
• Participate in both individual training sessions with University of Illinois faculty liaison and required virtual pilot-wide training for all dual-credit teachers (most likely held in June 2026).
• Maintain regular standing or by-appointment office hours to offer individualized academic support and foster student success as is standard on the college campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Astronomy or Physics or a combination of the same but would consider any Science MA or MS or Secondary Science education with additional hours of graduate coursework in relevant content areas.
• Current Illinois teaching license in all relevant content areas and grade bands (PEL)
• Current Illinois resident
• Strong content knowledge in the sciences
• Available to teach live sessions during a zero-hour period twice weekly (Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7 to 7:45 am CST)
• Proven ability to analyze student data to inform educational strategies
• Prior online teaching experience preferred
• Experience with Canvas Learning Management System preferred
• Proficient with software including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, Box, 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