Illinois Virtual School (IVS) is currently seeking instructors for: Spanish. Requirements for Instructors

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1 Thank you for your interest in becoming an instructor for the Illinois Virtual School. This document will provide you with the information and process needed to become an instructor with IVS. Illinois Virtual School (IVS) is currently seeking instructors for: Spanish Requirements for Instructors IVS hires only highly qualified teachers certified in the state of Illinois. To be considered for a position as an instructor at IVS, you must meet the following requirements: hold a current, active Illinois Teaching Certificate for the appropriate grade level and subject for the position for which you are applying; and have reliable daily access to the Internet and a computer with Windows XP, Windows 7, or Mac OS X, as well as a headset for web meetings. Online experience is preferred, either as an instructor or student. More information about Illinois Certification and earning Highly Qualified Status can be found on the Illinois State Board of Education website: Instructor Application Process In order to be selected to be part of the Illinois Virtual School Instructor pool, the candidate must successfully complete the following five steps. Please note, at anytime during the process, both IVS and the applicant can determine whether the applicant will move on to the next step. 1) Submit a completed application 2) Participate in an initial interview with IVS Director of Operations 3) Participate in second interview that includes the IVS Director Operations, a department member and the Coordinator of Curriculum 4) Complete IVS Pre-Service Course that introduces IVS learning management system and student information system 5) Participate in Strategic Teaching for Online Learning (STOL) webinars focused on online pedagogy The first step is to submit a completed application including a letter of introduction, resume or vitae, official transcripts for all degrees, and a copy of your Illinois teaching certificate. After reviewing applications, the IVS administration will contact selected applicants to set appointments for a phone interview. If the applicant meets the administration requirements, a second interview will be conducted with a member of the department and the Curriculum Director.

2 Successful applicants will then be asked to participate in the IVS Pre-Service Course, which will introduce prospective instructors to the learning management system (Desire2Learn) and student information system (Maestro) used by Illinois Virtual School. This online course will be guided by a facilitator with completion of course objectives by due dates. The final step is to participate in interactive webinars focused on successful teaching and learning practices in an online environment. These webinars will provide educators with online learning from a student s perspective and allow students as teachers to develop and implement successful strategies for online teaching. Completing these steps will qualify the candidate to be part of the Instructor pool, but it does not guarantee a teaching position. Instructors will be chosen from the Instructor pool as openings arise. CONTACT INFORMATION Illinois Virtual School ATTN: Barb Closen, Director of Operations West Dubois Road, P.O. Box 103 Edwards, IL Phone: (309) Fax: (309) bclosen@ilvirtual.org IVS TEACHER APPLICATION (Step 1) BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE (PAGE 3)

3 IVS Instructor Application The first part of this application contains interactive fields. You can type in the highlighted fields, then print and mail the completed application and other required documentation to the address below. You may also scan and or fax the completed application to Barb Closen, IVS Director of Operations. Illinois Virtual School Phone: (309) ATTN: Barb Closen, Director of Operations Fax: (309) West Dubois Road, P.O. Box Edwards, IL Position applying for: PERSONAL INFORMATION Name Phone Address Cell Phone City State Zip IEIN Teacher Certification # Preferred Method of Contact: or Phone If phone, best time to be called: EDUCATION School Name & Location Major/Minor Degree HS Other

4 CERTIFICATION - List Current Teaching Licenses Level Area Expiration Level Area Expiration EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - List Most Recent First s Employer Location Position Reason for Leaving From To REFERENCES Name Position/Title Phone and EXPERINCE WITH ONLINE COURSES Have you ever taken an online course? Yes No If yes, provide course(s) taken: Course and Institution Have you ever taught an online course? Yes No If yes, provide course(s) taught: Course and Institution

5 LEGAL INFORMATION Background Have you ever been dismissed, asked to resign, or non-renewed? If yes, explain on separate sheet. Have you ever been arrested or convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or other offense, the circumstances of which substantially relate to the nature of the activities, and other related duties contemplated by this application? If yes, describe in detail on a separate sheet. Equal Opportunity Employer The Illinois Virtual School, in accordance with Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/24-4), is an equal opportunity employer and will not consider color, race, sex, nationality, religion or religious affiliation as a qualification or disqualification for employment. Applicant Background Verification Agreement I certify that the information provided by me in this application is true and accurate in all respects. I agree that if any information that I have supplied is found to be false, it shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or dismissal. I authorize the use of any information in my application to verify my statement. I authorize past employers, all references, and any other person to answer all questions regarding my ability, character, reputation and past employment record. I release all such persons from any liability or damages on account of having furnished such information. Signature of Applicant For Office Use Only: Orientation or equivalent experience W 9 Form IL Teacher Certificate Contract