Virtual Middle ELA Teacher

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington (VPA Washington) is a K‑12 tuition‑free online public school that empowers students to learn in ways that fit them—using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.

We are seeking motivated teachers to create a rigorous yet nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development. Instruction is delivered virtually, but travel and face‑to‑face attendance will be required several times per year to support in‑person state testing and student events.

Eligibility: open to residents of Washington.

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor for all core content areas and grade levels.
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement, culture, and state‑specific academic accountability.
• Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, grounded in research‑based instructional practices.
• Complete course setup for each course within the Learning Management System.
• Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide timely feedback and grade assignments.
• Track and maintain contact with each student.
• Collaborate with the principal to create and deliver progress reports.
• Review student‑level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Utilize research‑based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
• Create a joyful, caring, and supportive classroom environment.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions.
• Implement school‑wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding academic and social‑emotional growth.
• Incorporate 21st‑century technology skills into daily classroom practice.
• Participate in non‑instructional activities such as social events and field trips, attending in person.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
• Travel to support required face‑to‑face state testing annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current state teaching license in an appropriate content area.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Preferred two years’ experience teaching.
• Comfortable working in a growth‑focused coaching environment with frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• High‑quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time.
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working in a multicultural setting preferred.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $55,000 and $63,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance; 10 paid holidays annually; and paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal absences. Employees may choose from several health insurance plans with varying deductibles and co‑insurance levels.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, training, and performance. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process for all applicants.