CAVA - Teacher, High School - CTE - Eligibility Pool

CAVA; Simi Valley (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

California Virtual Academies seeks a High School Career Technical Education teacher to deliver project-based online instruction to CA students. You will partner with families and counselors to monitor student progress and guide postsecondary planning in a virtual environment.

The CRE Teacher role requires a state-certified credential, EL authorization, and strong writing and Excel skills. This is a full-time remote position with CA residency and periodic in-person events.

Qualifications

• Permanent California Residence; reside in CA service area
• Valid/current CA CTE teaching credential
• California English Learner Authorization required

Responsibilities

• Deliver Course content in an online, Project Based Learning environment using K12 design protocols
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback within 3 days of submission
• Communicate regularly with learning coaches and families via phone, email, and web conferencing
• Proctor/state testing and assist with state assessments

Skills

Content knowledge

Communication skills

MS Excel

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Career Technical Education Teaching Credential

California English Learner Authorization

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Application Deadline: 2/19/2027 @ 4:00pm Our postings are eligibility pools for positions that may arise during the 2026-2027 school year, ONLY. Applications and interviews are for consideration to be placed in the eligibility pool. As our enrollment continues to grow during the year, there is no way to forecast when a position will open up, which is why there are no set number of open positions listed, nor is such information given out.

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMIES AND THE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER POSITIONS:

The California Virtual Academies (a network of 9 public charter schools) delivers online/virtual home based instruction to students in grades TK-12 in California. We use K12, inc. as our curriculum provider for the basis of instruction and teachers provide live instruction via the Engageli platform. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to log into the online school daily, complete coursework, and attend instructional sessions.

High School teachers carry a caseload of both content and homeroom students. They meet with content students throughout the week in their virtual classrooms to provide standards-based direct and targeted instruction that meets the needs of the students. Teachers support students in coursework, offer additional one-to-one support, and provide feedback and grade work within three days of submission. They build lasting relationships with their homeroom students through daily homeroom sessions, consistent outreach throughout the school year with direct contact on a monthly basis, monitor attendance, progress, and engagement, as well as providing interventions as needed to ensure students remain engaged and continue learning. We do our best to assign homeroom students locally, as teachers are required to plan and attend in person outings and events. All teachers communicate regularly with learning coaches and families via telephone, web conferencing, and email.

Teachers hold parent/teacher/student conferences quarterly, attend virtual meetings, and participate in PLCs, data conferencing, and professional development, both virtually and in-person. Teachers may meet with their students face-to-face for tutoring and at other in-person opportunities. All teachers are required to proctor state testing.

HOURS AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Full time teachers work Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm You are not allowed to have another job during contracted hours

Full Time High School Teachers: Annual salary based on holding a Bachelors or Masters Degree and up to 3 years of experience in California

We do participate in CalSTRS. Please contact your CalSTRS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal STRS account. Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.

REQUIRED CREDENTIAL/CERTIFICATION:

Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 counties we service students and hire in) Valid/current Clear California Career Technical Education Teaching Credential California English Learner Authorization- Issued by CTC

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept temporary county certificates, out-of-state, intern, expired, emergency, short-term staff permits, or credentials in the process of being obtained. All applicants must meet all requirements at the time of applying in order to be considered.

Job Title: High School Teacher- Career Technical Education (CTE)

Reports To: Regional Lead Teacher, Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: High School

Overview:

Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers, therefore, need to share the school’s pioneering mission and approach.

Summary:

The Career Readiness Education (CRE) Teacher is a state certified teacher and/or alternatively certified CRE Teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in a Project Based Learning online environment. The CRE teacher must 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 work actively with students and parents to advance each student’s learning and working with Career Counselors to develop and monitor a plan for post‑secondary success via online tools like Tallo, Career Builder and Career Cruising.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Instructional/Curricular

• Effectively apply working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to grade and subject level assignment.
• In concert with other discipline experts participate in the development of Projects within a Project Based Learning Environment using K12 design protocols.
• Collaborate with other discipline experts to create ongoing projects designed around course and industry standards.
• Maintain and effectively apply knowledge of the State and Industry Specific learning standards.
• Support students/parents with placement, online school set up, curriculum and instructional issues.
• Develop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum.

Communication

• Contact the student regularly via email or phone.
• Respond within the appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/parent inquiries.
• Participate in a weekly teacher conference call with the Academic Administrator.
• Attend regularly scheduled face‑to‑face and virtual staff meetings.

Records Management

• Develop and maintain student academic progress.
• Generate formal reports.
• Alert administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance.
• Process student change in placement, as appropriate.
• Complete semester and end of year progress reports.

Community

• Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families.
• Create a monthly newsletter or updated Web site.
• Travel to assigned geographic areas to support students; participate in school activities such as open houses, expos, information sessions and orientations.
• Lead student/parent orientations.

Assessment/Evaluation

• Work with the administration to prepare students for state assessments.
• Serve as proctors for site‑based proctored exams.
• Administer state assessments.
• Assess students per policy.

Requirements/Experience:

• Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 counties we service students and hire in)
• Strong content and subject‑matter knowledge
• Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time‑management skills
• Excellent writing and grammar skills
• Flexible schedule
• Proficiency in MS Excel

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must hold a Valid/Current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Career Technical Education Teaching Credential
• California English Learner Authorization

Assignment of Students:

Students will be assigned to teachers by the Director or designee according to a number of variables. In general, the Director or designee will look to assign students by geographical location and/or grade level. Full time classes will be filled prior to assigning students to part time teachers. When appropriate, students from the same family will be assigned to a single teacher.

Competencies

Business Ethics:

Inspires the trust of others; Keeps commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and ethically

Communications:

Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Planning & Organization:

Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner

Quality Management:

Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Measures key outcomes; Sets clear quality requirements; Solicits and applies customer feedback

Use of Technology:

Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A flexible schedule is required.

This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Restrictions on Time Off:

TBD based on the school calendar

* Use of sick time under the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 may be approved during the above restricted dates

The above job description 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.