Application Deadline: 2/19/2027 @ 4:00pm

Our postings are eligibility pools for positions that may arise during the 2026-2027 school year, ONLY. Applications and interviews are for consideration to be placed in the eligibility pool. As our enrollment continues to grow during the year, there is no way to forecast when a position will open up, which is why there are no set number of open positions listed, nor is such information given out.

ABOUT iQ ACADEMY, LOS ANGELES AND THE ROVING SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITIONS:

iQ Academy, Los Angeles delivers online/virtual home based instruction to K-12 students in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily and log attendance. We use the K12, inc. curriculum as the basis for instruction and you will teach via the Class Connect Program.

Roving Substitutes are full time employees contracted per school year. They help in all departments as needed to cover teachers out on a daily or short term basis. Roving Substitutes will also complete other duties as needed during contracted hours.

HOURS AND SALARY INFORMATION:
Full Time: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. You are not allowed to have another job during these contracted hours.
Full Time: $175 daily rate

We do participate in CalSTRS. Please contact your CalSTRS counselor about how employment with iQ Academy, Los Angeles may affect your personal STRS account. Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.

REQUIRED CREDENTIAL/CERTIFICATION:

(All applicants MUST have the following at the time of applying)

• Permanent California Residence (within 1 of the 10 counties we hire in)

• California 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

OR

• Valid/current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Multiple/Single Subject Teaching Credential with a California English Learner Authorization (Issued by CTC)

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept temporary county certificates, out-of-state, intern, expired, short-term staff permits, or credentials in the process of being obtained. All applicants must meet all requirements at the time of applying in order to be considered.
Job Title: Roving Sub
Reports To: Academic Administrator and Head of School
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: K-8/HS/SPED- General Education

Overview:

Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers, therefore, need to share the school’s pioneering mission and approach

Summary:

Our teachers are responsible for ensuring that students achieve mastery of learning objectives. They provide guidance, instruction and support, manage the learning process and focus on students’ individual needs. The teacher is a highly qualified instructional teacher responsible for the delivery of specified course content both online and in person.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize substitute lessons plans and/or create appropriate lesson plans as needed for assigned content sessions.

• Proactively instruct/support/monitor student academic progress, intervention and attendance on a daily and weekly basis, and communicate with families whenever a concern emerges

• Collect, review, and evaluate student work

• Respond as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours, to parent, student, teacher, and admin inquiries via phone and/or email during regular workweek

• Follow all school policies and procedures

• Ensure all communication with families is documented according to school policies

• Prepare and hold scheduled live instructional sessions, as assigned

• Instruct individual students and/or small groups of students virtually

• Complete all necessary compliance documents

• Alert administrators of any concerns about student progress and work with administrators to resolve student and family concerns

• Generate informal and formal notes regarding students to provide to teacher upon his/her return and appropriate lead teacher/supervisor

• Grade assignments in a timely manner and provide effective feedback

• Use reports to identify and contact struggling students (homeroom and content) to provide guidance and support

• Contribute to and complete student progress and report cards

• Ensure students are able to access the curriculum and all needed platforms

• Support parents with curriculum and instructional/academic program

• Support parents and students with basic computer set-up, navigation, and troubleshooting

• Conduct necessary conferences with parents/learning coaches

• Participate in virtual and required in person staff meetings and professional development

• Attend school-wide events, meetings, and outings, as needed

• Actively participate in aspects of standardized testing, as needed. This could include:

o working with administration to prepare students

o assisting with the logistics of testing sites

o proctoring students during site-based assessments

• Assist with various projects throughout the year with colleagues and administration, as needed

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor of specific department assigned

• In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, the roving sub will help in all departments as needed and complete the following tasks when assigned to work in that specific department

SPED

Provide support in the Special Education Department as requested by the program director

Intervention

Assist in virtual intervention assessments as needed
Certificates and Licenses

Must hold a California 30-Day Substitute Teacher Permit

OR

Must hold a valid California Teaching Credential AND California English Learner Authorization
Competencies:

Business Ethics: Inspires the trust of others; Keeps commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and ethically

Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust; Motivates others to perform well; Reacts well under pressure; Shows courage to take action

Managing People: Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Includes subordinates in planning; Makes self- available to subordinates; Provides direction and gains compliance; Provides regular performance feedback; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities

Planning & Organization: Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner

Quality Management: Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Measures key outcomes; Sets clear quality requirements; Solicits and applies customer feedback

Team Leadership: Acknowledges team accomplishments; Defines team roles and responsibilities; Ensures progress toward goals; Fosters team cooperation; Supports group problem solving

Use of Technology: Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups
Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A flexible schedule is required.

This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Restrictions on Time Off:

TBD based on school calendar

* Use of sick time under the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 may be approved during the above restricted dates
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.