0.4 FTE (Part Time) -- Grades K-5 Certificated Teacher for Alternative Learning Program

Woodland Public Schools \- 0\.4 FTE (Part Time) \- Grades K\-5 Certificated Teacher for Alternative Learning Program

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Position Title: 0\.4 FTE (Part Time) \- Grades K\-5 Certificated Teacher for Alternative Learning Program

Posting \#: 3677

Location: Lewis River Academy

Days/Hrs: 2 days per week (14 hours per week), plus 3 state\-funded PD days and 6 district\-funded days.

Start Date: August 18, 2026

Pay Schedule: Link to 2025 \- 2026 Schedule, 2026 \- 2027TBD

Benefits: This position is not eligible for health or retirement benefits

Job Summary:

Woodland Public Schools is seeking exceptional teachers who want to be part of an excellent school that promises to deliver impressive student learning results. We are looking for teachers who love teaching, are leaders in digital learning, and value parent partnerships.

Lewis River Academy is an alternative school serving home study students in Southwest Washington. Lewis River Academy is committed to partnering with families to prepare all students for college and career and to serve as leaders in their communities. LRA teachers are leaders in digital learning. They also forge deep relationships with families; and seek community resources to supplement our basic program. They will integrate technology into daily lessons; they will advise students; they will focus on the long term outcomes for students; they will use data to drive instruction; they will share their practice, and they will lead activities within the school day. To learn more about our school, please visit www.lewisriveracademy.org. This position requires a self\-motivated, collaborative professional who is deeply knowledgeable about instruction, assessment, and curriculum, and who thrives in a team\-oriented culture.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in a content area and a minor in reading/language arts preferred
• Hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate with proper endorsements for assignment
• Successful experience working in an online K\-8 Alternative Learning Experience program
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills with adults and students alike
• Growth mindset and belief that all children can learn at high levels
• Team player willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
• Ability to multitask in a fast\-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience working with diverse students and families, and a commitment to advocating for all children
• Strong technology skills \- proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Educational Apps
• Experience in data analysis and instructional design, responsiveness to data, and ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Experience facilitating digital learning for students
• Experience training adults
• An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web\-based tools)

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.

Instruction and Student Achievement Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Washington state standards and testing requirements
• Research and create lessons that complement/supplement APEX, Odysseyware and K12 curriculum
• Track and assess student academic progress and attendance
• Individualize instruction to help each student achieve goals outlined in their student learning plan
• Support parents with student curricular and instructional issues
• Provide students and parents with regular feedback regarding student performance and progress
• Generate informal and formal reports regarding student performance and progress
• Support students with special needs, including participation on IEP teams as needed

Virtual Instructional Responsibilities:

• Create and manage a virtual classroom/office
• Establish relationships with assigned families
• Support parents with school set\-up and logistics questions
• Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families

General Duties:

• Support parent instruction of district\-approved curriculum
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material suitable for individualized and small group instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Communicate regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Diagnose the learning disabilities of students
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Recognize and manage conditions that may lead to student control problems.
• Establish clear parameters for student "in classroom" conduct and make these expectations known
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
• Be available to students and parents for education\-related purposes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Create a climate of mutual respect between the teacher and their students
• Develop substitute plans when absent in enough detail for continued learning
• Plan and coordinate the work of instructional assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips

Position Opens Internally: 4/21/2026

Position Closes Internally: 4/27/2026

Position Opens Externally (if necessary): 4/28/2026

Position Closes: Open until filled

If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).