Job Openings

The Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA) is seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers to work in an innovative environment.

WAVA teachers are part of a national pioneering effort in public education. Our teachers should therefore share the school's entrepreneurial spirit and passion to provide students with a world class educational program that blends virtual with face-to-face instruction.

Teaching in a virtual school requires a strong educational background and a firm commitment to our innovative model.

As part of their regular teaching responsibilities, teachers are expected to fulfill duties in the following areas:

Instruction and Student Achievement

• Learn the K12 curriculum for assigned grade levels
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Washington state standards and testing requirements
• Research and create lessons that complement/supplement the K12 curriculum
• Track and assess student academic progress and attendance in the K12 Online School
• Individualize instruction to help each student achieve K12 curricular objectives
• Support parents with student curricular and instructional issues
• Provide students and parents with regular feedback regarding student performance and progress
• Generate informal and formal reports regarding student performance and progress
• Support students with special needs, including participation on IEP teams as needed
• Prepare students for standardized tests and proctor site-based exams
  

Virtual Instructional Environment

• Create and manage home office
• Establish relationships with assigned families
• Support parents with school set-up and logistics questions
• Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families

• Build community by contributing to school message boards, newsletter and events
• Travel to and participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions
• Support the school administration with student recruitment activities
• Support school administrators with information sessions
• Support the national network of teachers in K12 virtual academies
  

• Meets state's NCLB's Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
• Hold a Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of teaching experience
• 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, MS Outlook, and the Internet
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to travel throughout the state

• Experience in a virtual school or school of choice environment
• Special education training and experience (as enrollment dictates)
• An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
  

Compensation includes competitive salary commensurate with background and experience, and complete benefits package. The Washington Virtual Academies will only consider top candidates with relevant experience and a proven track record. If you are interested in applying for a teaching position, please submit an application with Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1 (for K-8 teachers) or Monroe Public Schools (for high school teachers) . Please also send your resume to jobs@k12.com .