La Center Academy Teacher (K-12) - 1.0 FTE (26/27)

The La Center School District is seeking an innovative, dynamic teacher to serve K-12 students using online learning platforms in the La Center Academy.  The current structure of La Center Academy is predominantly secondary-focused, but the successful applicant must possess the willingness and ability to support elementary students, depending on program enrollment and district need. 

Our Mission:  The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.

 Terms of Employment:

• This is a 1.0 FTE continuing position.
• This position is covered by the LCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• The successful candidate must be fingerprinted.  Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

   

Essential Functions: 

• Ensure La Center Academy operates in alignment with Washington State Alternative Learning Experience requirements, including WAC 392-550 and WAC 392-121-182
• Develop and maintain compliant Written Student Learning Plans
• Create intervention plans as needed in alignment with state criteria
• Document required weekly student contact
• Complete monthly progress evaluations
• Monitor satisfactory progress
• Maintain accurate attendance and intervention documentation
• Support required district and OSPI reporting
• Verify student eligibility to attend the La Center Academy prior to enrollment
• Administer beginning and end-of-year reading and math assessments
• Hold daily office hours for student drop-ins to provide academic support, answer questions, monitor progress, assist with online coursework, and help students remain engaged and on track
• Conduct monthly parent/student connections
• Meet with parents and students to review Student Learning Plans, progress reports, and provide an orientation to the online program(s)
• Register the student/parent with the online program
• Collaborate with Special Education teachers regarding La Center Academy students receiving IEPs
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Respond daily to emails and messages through the online program to answer student/parent questions and grade assignments turned in within a twenty-four hour school day
• Track student weekly attendance sending notices and calling parents, if needed
• Assist students one-on-one and in groups
• Generate report cards

Required Qualifications:

• Current Washington State teaching certificate
• Thorough knowledge of current trends in curriculum and instructional practices, subject-matter content, and data-driven decision-making
• Experience administering reading and math assessments to show evidence of learning
• Previous experience with online learning platforms
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (including Excel and Word) and Gmail
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate compliance documentation
• Previous experience working with Odysseyware and Apex online programs
• Willingness and ability to attend ongoing professional development activities
• Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with students, parents and staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to support secondary students in an online, alternative, or individualized learning environment
• Knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, Washington State Alternative Learning Experience requirements, including WAC 392-550 and WAC 392-121-182
• Ability to monitor student progress toward course completion, credit accrual, and graduation requirements
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current trends in education including curriculum and instructional practices, subject matter content, and the effective use of data to modify instruction and improve student learning
• Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods
• Willingness and ability to attend ongoing professional development activities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse population of staff, students, families, and community members while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor and supporting an atmosphere of warmth, cooperation and service to others
• Demonstrated ability to treat all staff, students, parents, and community members with dignity
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and staff
• Strong self-initiative with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a flexible and cooperative manner in order to build and maintain effective teams and partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions, and determine resolutions and/or action plans
• Punctual, with the ability to meet deadlines, adapt quickly to change and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all district matters
• Understand and implement district safety procedures
• Ability to incorporate working knowledge of Board Policies E-1 through E-4 into daily practice
• Ability to learn and follow school district policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

While the position may include limited support for elementary students depending on program enrollment and district need, the current structure of La Center Academy is predominantly secondary-focused and may continue to evolve in that direction.

• Endorsements in multiple subject areas, especially one or more core secondary areas such as English, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies
• Elementary endorsement or experience is preferred but not required, depending on program enrollment and student need
• Experience working with secondary students in an online, ALE, credit recovery, alternative school, or individualized learning environment
• Experience supporting students with credit retrieval, graduation planning, academic intervention, attendance monitoring, and re-engagement
• Experience with Washington State ALE requirements, including WSLPs, weekly contact documentation, monthly progress reviews, intervention plans, and ALE compliance reporting

Additional Requirements:  

• Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing and/or pulling and fine finger dexterity are required
• May experience prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required
• Ability to lift at least twenty (20) pounds with assistance

Salary: The current salary range is $61,332-$115,601, plus additional supplemental days at per diem, per the LCEA Negotiated Agreement.  Final salary placement will be based on documented education and experience.

Benefits:  This position is eligible for a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their qualified dependents.  Employer-paid basic life, long-term disability, and AD & D insurance are available to the employee only.  Additional benefits include retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement and optional supplemental benefits including supplemental life, employee-paid long-term disability, FSA, DCAP, and deferred compensation.  Paid leave benefits include two (2) days of personal leave and twelve (12)  days of sick leave per school year.   Additional available paid leave benefits and terms of leave are governed by the LCEA Negotiated Agreement.

 

La Center School District No. 101
725 NE Highland Road * PO Box 1840
La Center, WA  98629

La Center School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: 

Civil Rights Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator 
 Matt Johnson
 Address: 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, WA 98629
 Telephone Number: 360-263-1700
 Email: matt.johnson@lacenterschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator 
 Jami Phelps
 Address: PO Box 1840 La Center, WA 98629
 Telephone Number: 360-263-2131
 Email: jami.phelps@lacenterschools.org

Title IX Coordinator 
 Matt Cooke
 Address: 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, WA 98629
 Telephone Number: 360-263-1700
 Email: matt.cooke@lacenterschools.org