WAVA Special Education Teacher(s)

Omak School District 19; Tacoma (WA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Omak School District 19 seeks a WA state certified Special Education teacher to join Washington Virtual Academies. The role is remote, with home-based instruction from WA state, supporting students with IEP goals and providing synchronous instruction via online platforms.

You will develop and monitor IEPs, collaborate with families and staff, and participate in weekly meetings, ensuring progress and compliance while using standard MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• WA State SPED teaching certificate is required.
• Experience teaching students with disabilities preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality in all student, parent, staff matters.
• Ability to meet compliance deadlines with caseload.

Responsibilities

• Support parents with placement, online setup, and curriculum issues.
• Develop instructional tools and lessons to supplement curriculum.
• Provide synchronous direct instruction via instructional technology.
• Develop and maintain student IEPs in online system.
• Lead, schedule and organize IEP meetings.
• Communicate with families and colleagues about student needs.
• Administer state assessments and provide accommodations/modifications.

Skills

SPED experience

Communication

Content knowledge

SPED best practices

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Education

WA State SPED teaching certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

WAVA Special Education 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.

Esse ntial Job Duties:

• Support parents with student placement, online school set up, curriculum and instructional issues
• 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; Report student progress towards IEP goals
• 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
• 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
• 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 IEP progress reports as directed by IEP
• Lead, schedule and organize IEP meetings in accordance with due dates
• Serve as proctors for site-based proctored exams
• Provide up to date accommodations/modifications for state testing sites
• Administer state and school-wide assessments

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid WA State Teaching Certificate in Special Education
• Shared view of the virtual academy’s mission
• Previous successful teaching experience with students with disabilities preferred
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• An ability to support and guide adults as well as students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, parents, staff, and program.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, and experience using them in a professional capacity
• Demonstrate knowledge of “Best Practices” for SPED related issues
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Exceptional ability to meet required compliance deadlines with caseload

Forinformation on salary and benefitsoffered, please visit:

https://omakschooldistrictwa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/benefits

Work Calendar:

1.0 FTE in line with the approved2025-2026 WAVA School Calendar. Teachers will be available from 8-4 each school day to complete required tasks & responsibilities.

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 [phone], [e-mail]

WAVA Family Resource Coordinator Kathy Swartz [phone] and/or Section 504/ADA – Omak Coordinator, Sarah Lewman, [e-mail][phone] or WAVA 504 Coordinator Scott VanGerpen [phone]. Omak School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace. For more information on Omak School District’s Affined 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.