Requisition Number 19-1946
Title (WAVA) Middle School General Education Teacher - 19/20
City Tacoma State WA

Description
[WAVA] Middle School General Education Teacher INSPIRE THE FUTURE
K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference.

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

The Teacher is a highly qualified, State certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and they actively work closely with students and parents/Learning Coaches to advance each student's learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, for State testing and as may be otherwise required by the school. . AS a Teacher, YOU WILL ...

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below State ments are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Instructional

• Takes ownership for student's academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student's achievement;
• Prepares students for high school graduation
• Conducts live Synchronous Teaching to meet the learning needs of students.
• Asynchronously supports objectives, including composing/sending emails, planning course objectives, preparing lesson plans, and using data to determine student needs;
• Collaborates with PLC's, Departments, Adminstration and Building Leadership teams regarding instruction, resources, interventions and data-driven decision making;
• Submits grades and required student work ensuring student academic honesty and integrity; Maintains grade book; Supports placement and promotion decisions by generating formal and informal reports regarding student progress, alerting administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.
  Relationship Building
  
• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents on an ongoing regular basis;
• Middle School Teachers support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom environment, in line with academy policies and procedures;
• Supports students and learning coaches with the set-up and maintenance of their learning environment including basic computer troubleshooting;
• Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support;
• Works collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the stakeholders;
• Responds to students, parents and colleagues in timely manner.
  Other Essential Functions
  
  The below State ments are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned.
  
• Builds Community
• Help staff with enrollment or retention efforts
• Participates in Committees as needed
• Organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, marketing events or other extracurricular activities as required;
• Travels to testing sites to proctor State exams.

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Requirements Please submit application to: https://omaksd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 5 or more years of teaching experience
• Masters in Education
• 3 or more years of K12 Virtual Academy teaching experience

DAYS AND HOURS OF WORK

• 1.0 FTE in line with the approved 2019-20 WAVA School Calendar. Teachers will be available from 8-4 each school day to complete required tasks & responsibilities.

EVALUATION

• Annual teacher evaluations are consistent with Washington State T-PEP requirements using the Marzano framework.

HOW TO APPLY:

• This position is open to any qualified person (holds appropriate WA State teaching endorsement(s)) with permanent residence in the State of WA. Please apply online via the Omak School District online application process.

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

Omak State ment 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, LeAnne Olson (509) 826-7687 or WAVA Family Resource Coordinator Kathy Swartz (253) 964-1068 and/or Section 504/ADA - Omak Coordinator, John Holcomb, johnholcomb@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.

The above job 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. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the State where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. By signing below the incumbent acknowledges that she/he has reviewed and is familiar with the contents of this job

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