WAVA K-12 Special Education Teacher (Multiple Positions)

Omak School District 19•Tacoma, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

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.

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

Responsibilities

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