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WAVA MS ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Omak School District 19
WAVA - Tacoma, Washington This job is also posted in Omak School District 19
Job Details
Job ID:
5797869
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
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.
Essential Job Duties:
Provide synchronous core and supplemental content instruction through appropriate instructional technology.
Have a working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to their grade and subject level assignment
Be knowledgeable about Common Core State Standards
Support parents with student placement, online school set up, curriculum and instructional issues
Conduct onboarding activities for homeroom students during startup of school year
Collect and evaluate work samples per school policy
Participate in the school's Student Improvement Plan (SIP)
Develop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum
Initiate, monitor, and document required home-school communications
Review overall student progress and conduct progress conferences with learning coaches 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 scheduled virtual and face-to-face staff meetings
Work collaboratively with other teachers to develop and deliver appropriate instruction to student to best meet individual needs
Professionally and effectively communicate in writing to students, families and staff
Develop and maintain appropriate documentation
Develop and maintain Individualized Learning Plans (ILP's)
Alert support team of any concerns about student progress and attendance
Log compliance notes for assigned homeroom students
Process student change in placement, as needed
Complete semester and end of year report cards
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
Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC's)
Participate on
IEP/RTI/504
teams for students with special needs
Work with the assessment team to communicate and prepare students for state assessments
Serve as proctor for site-based proctored exams.
Provide instructional opportunities for students to prepare for state assessments
Assess students per WAVA policy for all state and school wide assessments
Minimum Qualifications:
Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements
Master's degree 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
Experience working with students in Alternative Learning Environments preferred
Experience using a variety of web-based technology preferred
Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database preferred
An ability to support adults with basic computer set-up and navigation preferred
Work Calendar:
1.0 FTE in line with the approved 2026-2027 WAVA School Calendar. Teachers will be available from 8-4 each school day to complete required tasks & responsibilities.
For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit: https://www.omaksd.org/departments/human-resource/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.