WAVA HS Science Teacher

WAVA HS Science Teacher

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.

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

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree preferred
• 3 years of teaching experience
• Shared view of the virtual academy’s mission
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• Appropriate state certification
• 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 2025-2026 WAVA School Calendar. Teachers will be available from 8-4 each school day to complete required tasks & responsibilities.

Application Procedure:

Please visit the employment section at www.omaksd.org

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.