WAVA Special Education Teacher (2024-2025 SY)

Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA), an Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) program of Omak School District, is seeking motivated and energetic WA State certified teachers to work in our innovative on-line educational environment. WAVA’s mission is to empower every student for success in learning, work and life.  WAVA’s core belief is that ALL students are capable of success – no exceptions.  WAVA teachers work primarily from their homes and must reside in WA State. 

 

 

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

 

• Have a working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to their grade level and/or grade level span and subject level assignment
• Be knowledgeable about Common Core State Standards
• Support parents with student placement, 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, supplement, and enhance provided curriculum
• Provide synchronous direct instruction through instructional technology
• Provide direct instruction as aligned to individual student IEP goals
• Design, monitor and evaluate student progress as related to the IEP
• Incorporate evidenced based practices as related to online environments
• Provide technology-based instructional supports
• Develop and implement student IEPs
• Provide pre-evaluation and evaluation materials to determine eligibility for Special Education
• Initiate, monitor, and document required home-school communications
• Conduct monthly 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
• Participate in weekly teacher conferences/meetings with the Special Programs Administrator
• Attend regularly scheduled face-to-face professional development days 6-8 times per year, and weekly online staff meetings
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to develop and deliver appropriate instruction to best meet individual student needs
• Professionally and effectively communicate in writing to students, families and staff
• Report student progress towards IEP goals
• Communicate with colleagues and families about individual student needs
• Develop student IEPs in online system (IEP Online)
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation (in various online platforms)
• Alert leadership team of any concerns about student progress and attendance
• Provide consistent documentation regarding progress monitoring of all student IEP goals
• Complete semester and end of year report cards
• Complete IEP progress reports as directed by IEP
• Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families.
• Support students in school activities such as open houses, expos, information session, state assessments and orientations.
• Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Act as a school resource for best practices in intervention
• Lead, schedule and organize IEP meetings in accordance with due dates
• Work with the administration to prepare students for state assessments
• Serve as proctors for site-based proctored exams
• Provide up to date accommodations/modifications for state testing sites
• Administer state and school-wide assessments
• Assess students per WAVA policy

 

Requirements:

• Valid WA State Teaching Certificate in Special Education
• 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

 

 

 For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit: https://omakschooldistrictwa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/benefits

 

 

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

 

Omak Statement of Non-discrimination The Omak School District #19 complies with all federal 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 employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/RCW 28A.640/RCW28A.642 - Omak Officer, Brittney Richter (509) 826-8386, brichter@omaksd.org

WAVA Family Resource Coordinator Kathy Swartz (253) 964-1068 and/or Section 504/ADA – Omak Coordinator, Sarah Lewman, slewman@omaksd.org (509) 826-8342 or WAVA 504 Coordinator Scott VanGerpen (406) 285-1388. Omak School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace. For more information 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.wednet.edu. Washington Virtual Academies is located at: 2601 South 35th Street Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98409.