K-5 Health and K-12 Adaptive Physical Education

Job Description
K-5 Health and K-12 Adaptive Physical Education
Oregon Charter Academy
School Year
201 day, 10 month/full-time
Home-Based, Oregon

Oregon Charter Academy (ORCA) is a virtual public school serving students in grades K-12 throughout the state. Teachers at ORCA are student-focused, adapting to meet students' educational needs through personalized learning using our high-quality curriculum and the teaching of 21st Century skills. ORCA is authorized by the Santiam Canyon School District and is governed by its own independent charter school board.

The school has been in operation since 2005 and is accredited through Cognia, formerly AdvancED.

Working primarily from home in Oregon or Washington, the K-5 Health/K-12 Adaptive PE Teacher will be an integral part of the Elementary and Special Education teams and will report to the K-8 Assistant Principal. Teachers are responsible for delivering instruction, developing curriculum, attending school events, participating in peer-observation cycles, and performing other duties as assigned.

• Serve as both the K-5 health teacher, as well as run an adaptive PE course for K-12 students.
• Deliver Instruction.
• Build and/or individualize curriculum.
• Attend school events.
• Participate in peer-observation cycles.
• Complete all grading in a timely manner, providing specific feedback for students.
• Communicate with parents, students and teachers on a regular basis.
• Hold virtual "live" classes with students.
• Support the school-wide community as outlined by school practices.

• to review the salary schedule for this position.
• Predominantly work from home.
• Comprehensive, competitive medical, vision, and dental benefits (OEBB).
• Participation in state retirement plan (PERS).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
• 403(b) plan with employer match potential.
• Additional employer-paid and voluntary benefits.

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
• Current Oregon teaching license with proper certifications/endorsements. Health and PE endorsement required, adaptive PE preferred.
• Strong technology skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Student-focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed.

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Oregon Charter Academy is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to a diverse school community. For more information please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..