High School STEM & Alt Ed Teacher (work from home)

Wisconsin Virtual Academy High School is seeking a dynamic educator for an interdisciplinary position with multiple licensures. This position will require adeptness at curriculum development due to its interdisciplinary focus. Additionally, the position is part of our larger effort to incorporate Project Based Learning, so comfort and familiarity with this instructional approach is required. We are seeking to offer students a dynamic learning experience through a humanities-style course and an ability to demonstrate their knowledge attainment based on a competency-based grading system.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Have dual licensure in alternative education and a science field or math
• Have knowledge and/or training in competency-based education or GED Option 2
• Have strong tech skills and ability to navigate multiple online platforms
• Be passionate about preparing students for their futures including our Vision of a Graduate skills

The statements below are intended to describe the general scope, characteristics, and responsibilities of this position''s work.  This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. In general, an educator in this posting can be at minimum expected to:

• Provide engaging synchronous and asynchronous instruction aimed at maximizing student engagement, inquiry,and knowledge attainment.
• Design instruction based on a pragmatic philosophy encouraging questioning and inquiry through Project-Based learning's instructional approach.
• Manage the learning process (sequencing, unit design), grading (competency based), and general course maintenance through Canvas and Power School.
• Collaborate with peers to provide a positive experience for students; build community and model the instructional approach with other staff.
• Support parents with student curricular and instructional issues, balance the flexibility of the curriculum. Maintain regular contact via phone, text and email with both students and parents.
• Orient students to their course, communicate requirements, set and enforce deadlines, maintain regular office hours and conduct instructional activities.
• Participate in online meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Participate in in-person meetings, trainings, and events as scheduled.
• Engage in some travel: Travel to and participate in professional development, in-person school events, state testing, and graduation activities.
• Possess the ability to develop positive and engaging relationships with students and parents.
• Experience working in a virtual environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Products is expected.
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Work Hours: Is available to students, parents, and staff from 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday or agreed upon hours.

Work from home (10% travel for required events).

Computer, monthly internet stipend, printer, online phone provided.

This position does have healthcare, vision, dental, 401K- match, & bonuses (not a district position).

TITLE IX - COMPLIANCE

The Wisconsin Virtual Academies (WVA) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Becky Eberhardt, WVA Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both. The WVA Title IX Coordinator is Becky Eberhardt, 4721 Dale Curtain Drive, McFarland, WI 53558, reberhardt@k12.com, 608-838-9482. The WVA nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedure can be located on the WVA websites under the Non-Discrimination Notice link. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sexual discrimination under Title IX, please reference the complaint form on the WVA websites under the Non-Discrimination Notice link.