VTVLC Adjunct Teachers

The VTVLC Adjunct Teacher is an experienced educator with the flexibility to support students in an asynchronous or synchronous learning environment. This individual is technologically proficient, an effective communicator, and committed to helping students succeed both academically and as independent online learners.

Using a pre-designed curriculum, the Adjunct Teacher will personalize instruction to enhance teacher presence. They will welcome students to the course, provide timely and meaningful feedback on assignments, and maintain regular communication with families regarding student progress, challenges, and achievements. They will conduct a discussion-based assessment for each student to assess learning. They will ensure that students with accommodations receive accommodations in the online classroom.

Responsibilities

Instruction & Assessment Set up and maintain your assigned course within the Canvas LMS shell. Personalize pre-designed content to enhance teacher presence (e.g., custom announcements, introductory videos, supplemental resources). Evaluate student submissions and provide actionable feedback within 2 school days for standard assignments and 3 school days for essays, extended projects, and collaborative work (excluding weekends and federal holidays). Conduct Discussion-Based Assessments (DBAs) for each student to evaluate content understanding and ensure academic integrity. Maintain regular office hours and clearly communicate appointment scheduling options for student support. Student Outreach & Support Establish clear behavioral expectations that foster academic integrity and appropriate use of digital learning tools in accordance with VTVLC procedures. Proactively identify and outreach to struggling students to provide targeted support. Create a supportive, inclusive, and equitable online learning environment that accommodates diverse learning styles. Review IEP and 504 plans, consulting with VTVLC’s Special Education Director to ensure accommodations are properly integrated. Attend or provide written input for IEP, 504, or Educational Support Team (EST) meetings as requested. Communication & Administration Respond to all student, family, and school correspondence within 2 school days. Send periodic progress reports and end-of-course communications to families and school counselors. Submit final grades and qualitative comments in a timely manner. Navigate student information systems (SIS) to access, update, and manage student records confidentially. Engage in ongoing professional development focused on online teaching pedagogy and best practices.

This is a grant-funded position.

Requirements

Current Vermont Teaching License with an endorsement in the relevant subject area. Vermont Online Teaching Specialist (OTS) endorsement (or eligibility/willingness to obtain). Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas LMS and web conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet). Strong oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to build professional relationships with students, families, counselors, and colleagues. Strict adherence to student privacy laws and confidentiality standards.

Preferred:

Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching in a blended or fully online environment. Experience navigating Student Information Systems (SIS)

River Valley is an EEOE

Submit cover letter, resume and three references to anewton@vtvlc.org