WAVA Substitute Teachers 2024-2025 School Year

The Washington Virtual Academy (WAVA) is seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers to work in an innovative environment. Virtual academy teachers are part of our pioneering effort in public education. Our teachers should therefore share the school’s pioneering mission, vision, and approach. At WAVA middle school, our teachers work in teams of two general education teachers – one teaching ELA/History and the other teaching Math/Science to their team of 110 students. 

Teaching in a virtual academy requires a strong educational background and a firm understanding of how best practices from a regular classroom can be applied to our innovative model. Though we are primarily focused on academics, all of our teachers must be comfortable using technology and supporting new users of technology. Teachers work primarily from their homes.

As part of their regular teaching responsibilities, WAVA teachers will:

     Instructional/Curricular

• Have a working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to their grade and subject level assignment – ELA/History or Math/Science.
• Be knowledgeable about Common Core State Standards
• Support parents with online school set up, curriculum and instructional issues
• Assign and evaluate student work per school policies
• Participate in the School Improvement Plan
• Develop effective instructional tools, lessons, and strategies to deliver core content live classes as well as intervention sessions based on student need
• Provide synchronous direct instruction through instructional technology

Communication

• Initiate, monitor, and document required home-school communications
• Conduct progress conferences to assess each student’s learning, progress, learning style, and any other relevant academic, social, or developmental issues
• Respond within 24 hours to parent inquiries during regular work week
• Attend regularly scheduled face-to-face professional development days 4-5 times per year, and weekly online staff meetings
• Work collaboratively with other teachers in Professional Learning Communities to develop and deliver appropriate instruction to student to best meet individual needs
• Professionally and effectively communicate in writing to students, families, and staff

     Records Management

• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation
• Alert leadership team of any concerns about student progress and attendance
• Manage online courses
• Complete semester and end of year report cards

     Community

• Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families
• Support students in school activities such as open houses, expos, information sessions, state assessments and orientations

     Assessment/Evaluation

• Participate on IEP/RtI/504/SST teams for students as needed
• Work with the assessment team to communicate and prepare students for state assessments
• Provide instructional opportunities for students to prepare for state assessments
• Assess students per WAVA policy for all state and school wide assessments

Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree preferred
• Appropriate state certification - multiple endorsement areas preferred
• 3+ years of teaching experience
• Shared view of the virtual academy’s mission
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• An ability to support and guide adults as well as students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, and experience using them in a professional capacity

Preferred Experiences:

• Experience working with students in Alternative Learning Environments
• Experience using a variety of web-based technology
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
• An ability to support adults with basic computer set-up and navigation

SALARY

$190.00 per day

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

Substitute employees may be benefit-eligible depending on hours worked. See benefit information  at:

https://omakschooldistrictwa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/benefits

The following policies have been adopted and are reflected in our employment practices:

The Omak School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  This holds true for all district activities, programs, and employment opportunities. 

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/RCW28A.640/RCW28A.642 Officer, as well as, Compliance Coordinator for State Laws RCW 28A.640 Sexual Equality and RCW 28A.642 Discrimination Prohibited Officer, Brittney Richter (509) 826-7687, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Sarah Lewman (509) 826-8342.

This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office.

Omak School District is a drug and tobacco free workplace.

For more inforation on Omak School District’s Affirmative Action Plan, please visit the “District Information” section located under “our District” on the Omak School District website at www.omaksd.org.

This organization requires a successful applicant to provide employment eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform