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Online Secondary Math Teacher Part-Time Position

Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA) is seeking innovative high school instructors to teach online. These positions are part-time (.75 contract, approximately 25.5 hours per week), and teachers work remotely. Secondary instructors facilitate a customized learning experience for students in grades 9 through 12. Applicants must be willing to learn new software programs, build strong relationships with students, and develop online teaching skills.

Instruction may be delivered from your own home or any location with reliable internet access. Employees are responsible for maintaining adequate internet bandwidth to operate Zoom and other online platforms. Hours for this part-time position are flexible, but substantial daytime availability is required between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time, including for scheduled meetings such as IEP and 504 meetings, and every effort should be made to respond to students quickly.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. A degree specifically in education is not required, but preference will be given to applicants who reside in Idaho and hold a current teaching credential earned through an accredited certification program. Applicants who have a qualifying bachelor's degree but not a teaching license must be willing to pursue licensure through the ABCTE program (an alternate route to teaching), with support from the district. Employees may not hold a certified teaching contract with another school district, private school, or public charter school while employed at IHLA.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary is placed on IHLA's board-approved salary schedule based on education and verified experience; see theGeneral Education Teacher Salary Schedule. This is a .75 contract (an estimated minimum of 25.5 hours per week). At this contract level, teachers are eligible for PERSI retirement, Standard Life/AD&D insurance, and voluntary American Fidelity and 401(k) options; group medical/dental coverage is reserved for employees working 30+ hours per week. Teachers with qualifying college credit beyond their base degree may also be eligible for an annual education stipend.

Background Check & Work Eligibility: All new hires must pass a job-related background check, including fingerprinting (at the employee's expense), submitted within five days of hire. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States before beginning employment.

We are seeking teachers with the following experience and abilities:

Requirements

• Strong technology skills, especially with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Calendar at minimum)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer-focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated understanding of a variety of math levels and a willingness to work with students across a range of mathematical abilities
• Ability to help identify students who are at risk
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other teachers and staff members
• Demonstrated ability to relate positively to parents as well as students
• Demonstrated knowledge of math content and math pedagogy

Grading & Communication Expectations

• Grade all student submissions, including quality feedback, within 72 hours (3 school days) of submission, MondayFriday.
• Respond to all emails and phone calls within 24 hours (one school day) during the school week. Weekend and holiday responses are not expected.
• Provide a minimum of three hours of student meeting availability across at least two separate days each week, managed through the Google Calendar Scheduling tool, with all availability falling between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Students must be able to schedule meetings with at least 24 hours' notice. A set weekly office hour is optional but encouraged.

Other Requirements for Employment

• Attend weekly staff and department (PLC) meetings, as well as meetings for students requiring IEP or 504 accommodations.
• Make best effort to attend live monthly Math Department meetings, or work with the Department Head to make other arrangements.
• Bring concerns to Department Heads or administrators.
• Follow all FERPA rules and regulations.
• Uphold and enforce IHLA's Academic Honesty policy.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators in all professional interactions.
• Comply with Idaho's mandatory child abuse reporting requirements.
• Post a weekly course update and take attendance each week per IHLA's LMS and attendance procedures.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

• Complete all grading within the 72-hour timeframe outlined above.
• Support the mastery-based instructional program through both asynchronous and synchronous instruction.
• Review curriculum and collaborate with teachers, parents, and students on approaches to delivering and accessing content.
• Provide feedback on all student work and monitor assignment completion.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to help all students progress successfully through the program.
• Communicate regularly with parents and students by email and phone.
• Keep records up to date, including grading, contact logs, and attendance reporting.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review the fullIHLA High School Teacher Handbook before applying, as it contains the complete set of policies, expectations, and procedures referenced above. Employment with IHLA requires agreement to follow all policies and processes outlined in the handbook, which is subject to updates at the discretion of IHLA administration.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt